Regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has urged businesses to anticipate employment issues before they arise in the face of a lengthy coronavirus lockdown. Partner and head of employment Kate Brooks has highlighted key points to consider amid calls for tougher restrictions as the Covid crisis deepens. This includes employees being able to take unpaid time off on an unlimited … Read More
Pennyfarthing Homes contributes to new IT suite for Arnewood
A rejuvenated parent’s fundraising group has already raised thousands for its children’s school. In just six months, the newly formed Parent Staff Association (PSA) has raised £6,500 of its £10,000 target to refurbish and equip a new IT suite for The Arnewood School in New Milton. The latest local company to support the parents’ efforts is Pennyfarthing Homes, which has … Read More
Hampshire Safe welcomes six new schools
A partnership of Hampshire schools and colleges aimed at keeping students safe from harm has become an even stronger force. The Hampshire Safe partnership has grown from 12 to 18 schools and colleges after welcoming new members from Andover. Joining the founding New Forest and Waterside members are John Hanson Community School, Harrow Way Community School, Test Valley School, Smannell … Read More
School building named after long-serving governor
A New Forest school has made a touching tribute to its Chair of Governors who has served it for more than 40 years. The Arnewood School in New Milton has renamed its newly refurbished school block the Elizabeth Cook building. Elizabeth has served the school as a governor since 1974 and been its Chair of Governors since 1978. At the … Read More
West meets East
Eight school leaders from Southampton and the New Forest have returned from a fact finding mission to China. The party from Milford-on-Sea CE Primary School, The Arnewood School, Wildern School and Fairoaks Primary School attended two education conferences in Shenzhen. The conferences were attended by more than 600 delegates, including education bureau officials and headteachers, who were keen to gain … Read More
All in the jeans at Ellis Jones
Staff at Ellis Jones Solicitors have thrown on their threads for the annual ‘Jeans for Genes’ appeal. The regional law firm has joined companies and organisations across the UK encouraging employees to don denim for the fundraiser. Proceeds are in aid of pioneering research and vital support for the 500,000 children nationwide affected by genetic disorders. Managing Partner Nigel Smith, … Read More
Arnewood celebrates excellent GCSE results across the board
The Arnewood School in New Milton is celebrating after seeing its students come away with excellent GCSE results. Overall the school saw 65% of its students achieve at least five 9-4 grades that include English and Maths. And among them were a number of high flying students who have achieved a raft of grade 9s – the new top GCSE … Read More
Excellent A-level results puts Arnewood above the national average
Students at The Arnewood School Sixth Form have turned in another year of excellent A-level results, substantially above the national average. More than 40% of students achieved A*- B grades with all students able to attend the university course or employment route of their choice. Notable results include Victoria Primmer who achieved a Distinction * in Creative Digital Media which, … Read More
Jack’s gym hits the ground running
Hampshire’s newest gym has hit the ground running by bringing the latest Los Angeles’ techniques to the south coast. Former Portsmouth FC academy player Jack Plummer returned from the US to open the business that already has 100 members.
Barnbrook races ahead with relay
A Hampshire engineering firm is set to launch an innovative relay switch to target new business growth. Award-winning Barnbrook Systems Ltd has developed the one inch cube relay to expand one of its core product lines. The Fareham-based firm is also upgrading its market leading fire suppression actuators, which are used on extinguishers, cylinders and sprinkler systems. Managing director Tony … Read More