Browsing: Schools & Education

Year 11 students at Chase High School celebrated the end of their GCSE exams with a leavers’ assembly, BBQ and prom, as staff praised the “truly remarkable” year group for their resilience, maturity and achievements.

MP David Burton-Sampson hosted a youth day with over 70 Southend students discussing amenities, business support, mental health, and neurodiversity, highlighting the power of youth engagement and resilience through sport.

Southend-on-Sea City Council has officially opened three new Autism Resource Bases across the city, providing specialist support within mainstream schools. The purpose-built facilities form part of a wider SEND strategy to expand local provision and help children access the right support close to home.

BTEC media students from Chase High School Sixth Form brought their classroom learning to life during a visit to the Warner Bros Studio Tour, gaining first-hand insight into professional film production.

Alleyn Court Prep School has been educating children in Southend for over 120 years. With a proven record of 11+ success, Montessori roots, and a focus on confidence, resilience, and lifelong learning, the school offers an outstanding start for children aged 2–11.

Year 13 students at Chase High School Sixth Form, in Westcliff, collected their A-level results today after the summer’s exams.

Former Chase High School students Harry Short and Jetmir Shira are celebrating outstanding achievements. Harry, a former head boy and Mayor’s Cadet, is preparing to join the RAF after excelling in sports and leadership. Jetmir, who moved from Albania mid-Year 11, has achieved top BTEC results and plans to pursue dentistry at university.

A sixth form is working with Chelsea FC to drive the need for women’s football to be represented in schools.

A group of 60 Year 10 students from Chase High School, in Westcliff, took part in a Jack Petchey Speak Out workshop, designed to enhance public speaking skills and confidence among young people.

A monitoring visit to the school, in Westcliff, was carried out by a team of inspectors in April after it was placed into special measures earlier this year.