New Special School Set For Former Helenswood Site
A new ‘free’ special school, known as The Flagship School, is being planned for the former Helenswood Upper site on the Ridge. On 20th September East Sussex County Council (ESCC) resolved to transfer ownership of the site to the Department…
Think Big, Act Local
North-east Hastings is not an obviously distinct neighbourhood. With a population of around 8,000 residents, it ranges from Down Farm and Red Lake at the north end to the streets around Priory Road on West Hill to the south. Educationally…
Mixed Message From Ark
Single Sex Education Set To End In Hastings Ark is an education charity that, according to its mission statement, “exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in…
ARK financial woes predicted by parents
BY KENT BARKER Hastings parents have said they are ‘unsurprised’ at the financial difficulties facing the Ark Academies group. The multi-academy trust (MAT) which runs five Hastings schools, posted a £4 million operating deficit for the financial year to 2017. …