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Essex: News - August 2026
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Catch Up. Keep Up. Stay Ahead.
30th August 2026
New school year, new goals! Whether your child needs a confidence boost or a challenge to push them further, Key Tuition has the expertise to help. Their Ofsted-registered centres specialise in English, Maths, Science, and the 11+. Fully qualified, DBS-checked teachers provide targeted one-to-one...
New Term, New Adventures at Thriftwood
28th August 2026
Based within Brentwood, this great woodland venue provides the perfect opportunities for children to explore exhilarating activities, from archery to high ropes, kayaking to fishing and bushcraft and so much more! With Activity Days available during half term holidays and birthday parties each weekend,...
Family adventures at RHS Garden Hyde Hall
27th August 2026
Looking for fun family days out this autumn? RHS Garden Hyde Hall has plenty to keep little ones entertained. Follow the Brick Explorers trail and spot amazing wildlife sculptures, from a curious mole to a dancing dragonfly. You can also enjoy the Wind in the Willows garden trail until the end of...
Childhood cancer: know the signs, trust your gut
26th August 2026
A message from Katie at Gold Geese, a local children’s cancer support charity: "September is childhood cancer awareness month and I want to raise as much awareness as possible about the signs and symptoms as getting help fast is important." Key things to know: • Children’s...
Discover Woodbridge School
25th August 2026
Woodbridge School, including our Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior School, Sixth Form and Boarding, is a co-educational School for students aged 4 to 18, where confident, kind, proactive free-thinkers gain the confidence, knowledge and skills to become everything they are meant to be. Numerous areas of excellence...
Swap Screen Time for Stage Time
23rd August 2026
In a world where screens are part of everyday life, making time to step away and experience something different has never been more important. At Razzamataz Theatre Schools, they encourage young people to swap some screen time for stage time—and the benefits reach far beyond the theatre. Every...
Discover Brentwood Preparatory School
22nd August 2026
At Brentwood Preparatory School, they provide a nurturing and creative environment where children can begin their educational journey with confidence. From the age of three, children are welcomed into a community that is small enough to feel secure but large enough to offer a huge breadth of experiences....
Working Parent Funded Early Education Entitlement
22nd August 2026
Eligible working parents of children from the term after a child is 9 months old to 4-years-old are able to access 30 hours of funded childcare per week for 38 weeks per year or 1,140 hours if your provider stretches the offer. To check whether you are eligible in the first instance visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk...
Supporting Essex Students Every Step of the Way
21st August 2026
Whether your child needs extra support, help preparing for 11+ exams or wants to build confidence in a particular subject, Home School Tutoring has been helping families across Essex since 2004. Their experienced tutors provide personalised one-to-one tuition, tailored to each student's needs,...
Discover Anglo European School
20th August 2026
Anglo European School is a distinctive comprehensive school, committed to achieving the highest academic success, with an exemplary personal development programme through an exceptional international curriculum. A baccalaureate education, with a unique enrichment offer, includes an impressive visits...
Sun, Sand and Family Fun at The Baytree Shopping Centre
19th August 2026
The Baytree Shopping Centre has wrapped up four fantastic weeks of free family fun, welcoming families into the heart of Brentwood for a summer packed with creativity, crafts and community activities. Throughout the summer holidays, The Baytree hosted The Great Baytree Craft Along, with a different...
A Flamboyant Arrival to Colchester Zoological Society (CZS)
6th August 2026
All hands (and feathers) are on deck as Colchester Zoological Society welcomed a sea of pink with 39 Chilean flamingos arriving from Auchingarrich Wildlife Park to join the CZS family. Since their arrival, the 39 birds have spent some time in quarantine before joining the Zoo’s current flock...