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Top universities and employers praise students at Ipswich School's annual careers convention
Top universities and employers highlighted the strong engagement and interest from pupils and parents at Ipswich School's Careers Convention last Wednesday, 26 March.
Ipswich pupils as young as six shine in historical presentations at Cardinal Wolsey Day
Primary school children smashed their presentations to an audience of over 100 people as part of a Cardinal Wolsey-themed showcase designed to build pride in their hometown.
County council plans 200 new SEND places as demand grows by 40% in five years
Suffolk County Council's cabinet will review proposals for 200 new specialist education places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Ed Sheeran leads £250m music education funding push
Over 500 artists and industry leaders, including Harry Styles, Elton John and Stormzy, have backed Ed Sheeran's open letter to the government calling for urgent music education support.
91.9% of Suffolk pupils secure first-choice secondary school
Suffolk County Council has offered more than 9 in 10 pupils their first-preference secondary school for September 2025.
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.
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