Browsing: Schools & Education

Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce that 99% of pre-school children in Southend will start their primary school education at one of their top three preferred choices.

Children across all 325 primary schools in mid and south Essex are getting more than just maths and English on…

The performing arts department at Chase High School, in Westcliff, has paired up with East 15 Acting School, from University of Essex, to work on two projects.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is proud to announce that Jocelyn Ayao, Member of Youth Parliament (MYP), represented Southend at the annual sitting of the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) in the House of Commons Chamber on Friday, 28 February 2025.

Girls’ football is thriving at Chase High School, Westcliff, with a growing commitment to offering students opportunities to engage with sport at the highest level.

As part of UK Parliament Week (18 to 24 November), Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Youth Voice & Elections teams are hosting a series of interactive workshops for secondary schools across Southend.

As part of the Council’s commitment to enhancing air quality across Southend, they initiated an innovative two-year Clean Air Schools Project last year, working with 11 schools. This project is funded by a £256,285 grant from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).