Day of action on borough’s dirty air
A new group monitoring Waltham Forest’s air pollution urges parents to leave cars at home, writes Linsey Wynton At...
Tag: schools
Warning over £25m schools budget cut
Report by James Cracknell Major cuts of up to £25million are set to be made to Waltham Forest’s schools...
From school teacher to spy
Leytonstone teacher Marlene Service explains how an interest in espionage helped make her a reality TV star My spy...
Comment on vision for new homes
Petition launched against council’s masterplan for thousands of homes dubbed ‘Lea Valley Eastside’ Residents have the chance to contribute...
Controversial schools plan put on hold
Education trust boss hits out at council over delay to scheme, reports Geoff Ellis Plans for two new schools...
Battle over new schools planned on protected space
Council and government in row over where to build much-needed extra school capacity Campaigners have been joined by Waltham...
Opposition to grammar schools voiced
Russell Hargrave reports on a recent demonstration in Walthamstow against academic selection Local campaigners have joined forces to...
Schools expand but more space still needed
Russell Hargrave looks at the challenges ahead for local education provision As children return to their classrooms after the...
Academies row as school governor quits
Report by Russell Hargrave A major union has warned that teachers’ pay in the borough could become a “free...
Be safe crossing the road
Twelve-year-old Teodora Ifrim explains how to be safe when crossing Waltham Forest’s roads I am one of the youth...