Surrey sent on a U-turn on SEND by MPs?
Surrey County Council has made an apparent U-turn on MPs’ engagement with SEND cases. The leader of Surrey County Council has pleaded with MPs to not “talk down” children services but … Read More
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Surrey MPs unite against County on SEND silence
Surrey MPs have slammed the council for apparently closing down discussions on constituent SEND cases. In a rare case of unity between parties, both the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives … Read More
Surrey Uni leads microbe recyling of lithium batteries
A microbial electrochemical technology capable of recovering 90-95% of lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries has been developed by scientists at the University of Surrey. The breakthrough offers a more sustainable … Read More
Darts mathematics lesson for Epsom college students
Nescot (North East Surrey College of Technology) College in Epsom, Surrey welcomed a trio of darts legends and MC, Paul Starr to the college Wednesday to inspire students and encourage them … Read More
Surrey school children road safety faces funding challenges
Children at a special needs school could be left waiting years for a much needed crossing. Clifton Hill School, on Chaldon Road in Caterham, is a secondary school for 11-19 … Read More
Surrey: Free school buses withdrawn
Free school buses are being axed after a cross-country route was judged safe by Surrey County Council. Parents say the letter outlining the new walkable route explicitly states that the … Read More
Surrey schools not out for so long in summer?
Surrey County Council is looking at possible changes to school holidays. A consultation has been launched on whether the county council should switch to a two-week half term break in … Read More
Epsom SEND case highlights a national problem
A shocking case of systemic failure by Surrey County Council (SCC) has brought renewed attention to the challenges faced by families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). … Read More
Surrey school kids’ country walk saving money
Children have been told they can walk 4.9km through fields and over an unguarded railway line by Surrey County Council bureaucrats who cancelled their free bus passes. The decision has left their … Read More
No wonder Woking went bankrupt. Scandal of private school loans
A private school was loaned millions of pounds at favourable rates by Woking Borough Council before it went bankrupt. Now questions are being asked as to whether an independent inquiry … Read More