Surrey child misses two years of education
A child missed out on two years of education due to shortages in SEND school places. Surrey County Council (SCC) has been forced to pay a mum almost £11,000 after … Read More
Category: Education
Surrey multiplies to subtract innumerate numbers
Free, flexible Multiply courses are now available for Surrey residents who would like to improve their confidence using numbers. Around half of the UK working age population don’t have strong … Read More
UK library cuts a concern for Epsom & Ewell?
With 132 libraries closing permanently between 2016-2023 in England, there are growing concerns of further actions from local councils to make savings at the expense of public libraries. Should Epsom … Read More
Surrey’s cyber sleuth students at work
Cyber-curious students from Ash Manor School have been inspired to consider future careers in the sector after taking part in a special one-day workshop. The event was hosted by Surrey … Read More
Give back OBE for SEND failures parents demand
Parents say “children and families lives are at stake” after the repeated “failings” by Surrey County Council (SCC) over special needs provision for children. Local authorities are legally obliged to … Read More
Bet your boots on skill camps?
Hundreds of residents across Surrey can fast track their careers for free thanks to a range of courses in nine exciting and growing sectors. Surrey County Council is offering anyone … Read More
Epsom County Councillor win for childminders
Surrey County Council (SCC) has announced a significant change in the payment system for childminders, following a successful campaign led by Residents’ Association County Councillor Eber Kington (Ewell Court, Auriol … Read More
The cost of sending pupils to school
Surrey County Council (SCC) has been ordered to pay out £1,500 by the social care ombudsman for a ‘service failure’ in defaulting its legal duty to provide SEND transport to … Read More
Epsom library to lend an ear on changes
Epsom Library is being transformed as part of Surrey Libraries modernisation programme and residents are invited to drop in to give their views at the library on Tuesday 9th July from … Read More
Failing children costs Council taxpayers half-million
Fines paid out by Surrey County Council for repeatedly failing children and young people topped half a million pounds in the past year – more than doubling its previous worst … Read More