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Suffolk schools issue 365 suspensions for racist abuse, no permanent exclusions
Schools across Suffolk handed out 365 suspensions for racist abuse over the past 10 academic terms, with numbers rising from 33 to 46 between autumn 2020 and 2023.
Double victory for St Joseph's as young debaters shine
St Joseph's College students demonstrated exceptional public speaking prowess, claiming victory in both intermediate and senior categories at a prestigious local debate competition.
Suffolk school fines soar as 90% linked to term-time holidays
Parents in Suffolk faced an unprecedented 11,784 fines for unauthorised school absences last academic year – up 19% from the previous year, with nine in 10 penalties issued for term-time holidays.
Northgate High School maintains high standards in latest Ofsted report
Northgate High School has secured 'good' ratings across most areas in its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors awarding an 'outstanding' grade for pupil behaviour and attitudes.
Major school reforms set to affect thousands of Ipswich families
New legislation going through Parliament will require all teachers to have formal qualifications and introduce free breakfast clubs in primary schools. The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill aims to reform the country's education and child protection services.
Suffolk schools hand out record number of suspensions
Suffolk schools issued 4.8 suspensions per 100 pupils last autumn term, the highest level since records began in 2016-17.
Ipswich School named Suffolk's best independent school for ninth year
Ipswich School has maintained its position as Suffolk's top independent school for the ninth consecutive year, according to The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025.
"We are the next generation of leaders": Ipswich pupils tackle food poverty
Ten-year-old Lyla Fleming was one of 200 children who gathered at last Tuesday's Food Summit in Ipswich to tackle food waste, sustainability and poverty head-on, as part of a pioneering project led entirely by schoolchildren.
How the Wolsey 550 project has transformed local history education in Ipswich
From Tudor gaming to legal career workshops, an 18-month heritage project has used Cardinal Wolsey's remarkable rise from humble Ipswich beginnings to inspire thousands of local students.
Council plans to expand two Ipswich schools instead of building new one
Plans are being developed to expand Northgate High School and Ormiston Endeavour Academy to create 600 new student places, replacing previous proposals for a new secondary school in Ipswich Garden Suburb.
One in 38 Suffolk children now missing half their school lessons
New figures show that the number of Suffolk pupils missing at least half their school lessons has more than doubled since before the pandemic. Government data reveals that 2.6% of the county's schoolchildren were "severely absent" in spring 2023.
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An award-winning local law firm. Attwells is rated as "Excellent" on Review Solicitors and holds an impressive 4.8/5 on Feefo.