Future of the BSF programme 15/07/10 - The Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, made a statement in the House of Commons on 5 July 2010 relating to the future of the national BSF programme. The outcome of this for schools in Essex is that wave 4 schools will proceed but projects in waves 5 and 6 will be stopped. Whilst we are pleased that a number of schools in Essex will receive funding, we are naturally disappointed that schools in later waves will not proceed for the time being.
The loss of BSF funding does not reduce the need for investment in the county’s school infrastructure and Essex County Council will be monitoring the government’s review of the existing capital expenditure closely, together with other educational initiatives to be introduced and will be lobbying the government to ensure full advantage is taken to secure any future funding opportunities. Essex County Councillor, Stephen Castle, Cabinet Member for Education
In light of these announcements the information on this website has been adjusted. Please bear with us while we update all information and be aware that you may see further changes to the content in the coming weeks.
Castle View
Columbus
Cornelius Vermuyden
De La Salle
James Hornsby
Pioneer
Shorefields
Woodlands
Castle View School, Canvey Island
Castle View School, Canvey Island will be reopened on the site of Furtherwick Park school, which is due to close in 2011. New Build school for 1200 students aged 11-16 and significant ICT investment. read more
Columbus School and College
At Chelmsford New Model Special School – now called Columbus School and College – a new College Campus for 14-19 year olds will be built on the site of St John Payne School and refurbishment and rebuilding on the Woodlands site will provide a School Campus for the 3-14 age group. read more
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The Cornelius Vermuyden School and Arts College
At Cornelius Vermuyden School, Canvey Island, the development will include over 70% new building to create a 900 place school for 11-16 year olds.. read more
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De La Salle School
De La Salle School is a popular, voluntary-aided, Roman Catholic comprehensive school for pupils aged 11 to 16 years and is located in Basildon. This smaller than average school provides education in the Catholic tradition and draws learners from a wide area of south Essex. However, just over half of the learners are not Catholic. Most live in parts of Basildon that have higher than average deprivation and relatively few adults who have experienced higher education. read more
James Hornsby High School
James Hornsby High School is a community secondary school and is located in Basildon.
The school serves an urban area which is more socially and economically disadvantaged than most others. The school has grown since its last inspection. Most pupils are from White British backgrounds and, although relatively small, the number of pupils at an early stage of learning English or from a minority ethnic background is increasing. The percentage of pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities or with a statement of special educational need is above the national average as is the percentage eligible for free school meals. read more
The Pioneer School, Basildon
At Basildon’s Pioneer New Model Special School, an extension has been built to provide specialist accommodation to the newly opened school. “Pioneer is a special school catering for children and young people from 3 to 19. Students at the school have severe and complex learning difficulties and some have significant physical disabilities as well. Because of their needs our students require specialist staff to work with them and specialist spaces and equipment to allow them to achieve their full potential. read more
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Shorefields School
Shorefields School is a community special school based in Clacton. Pupils ages range from 3-19. The majority of pupils have severe learning difficulties and a few, in addition, have autism spectrum disorders. There are many pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and a high proportion of these pupils have complex medical needs. A few pupils have moderate learning difficulties. The attainment of almost all pupils on entry is well below average. read more
Woodlands School
Woodlands School is a community secondary school located in Basildon. This school is much larger than most secondary schools. The great majority of students are from White British backgrounds and speak English as their first language. The proportion of students with special educational needs and/or disabilities is in line with the national average. Specialist provision for students with speech and language difficulties is included within the school. Although below average numbers of students are registered as eligible for free school meals, the school serves an area where there is some significant social and economic deprivation. read more