Elliot Jessett

LDA headteacher Victoria Gowan expressed pride in the pupils’ accomplishments today especially as it's the first cohort since 2020:

"To see improvement across every key measure is a testament to the hard
work of our families, staff and pupils, who began secondary
school [during] challenging times”

Morning Wanjiku, 16, said he is relieved and happy that he's finally got his GCSE results

Morning admitted to being very nervous in the lead up to today but can't wait to get home and tell his mum what results he's got

Morning's favourite subject is Maths and he hopes to pursure that at university

Bobby Hogan, 16, was delighted with his GCSE results at Lord Derby Academy

Bobby has spent the summer waiting for this moment but squeezed in a few distractions - including the Oasis concert at Heaton park

Bobby wants to be a music photographer in the future and will start his A-Levels in Sept

Olivia Keenan, 16, is all smiles after getting her GCSE results at Lord Derby Academy

Olivia said she was 'pretty calm' about the whole thing and only had minimal nerves through the summer

Olivia wants to go on and do A-Levels in Biology, Economics and Psychology

Megan Pickup and Robyn Shields are friends and are both ecstatic today after they got their GCSE results at Lord Derby Academy

They said the exam process was very stressful and both admitted to being a 'bag of nerves' this morning, but they're relieved and happy with how it's turned out

Southport Pier to re-open as seaside town gets its 'groove back' Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the Government's intention to support the re-opening of the Southport landmark

Huge news for Southport 🏖️

Southport Pier set to re-open after Government announcement.

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Hundreds made homeless after 'catastrophe' at Kirkby tower blocks Ongoing crisis on Kirkby housing estate has worsened after buildings condemned as 'unsafe'

@elliotlivecho.bsky.social has been following the plight of residents living in Willow Rise and Beech Rise for a few months now. This is the latest heatbreaking update
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Families trapped in nightmare after losing savings on dream home 'This was all of the money I had in the world and we had such happy plans for it'

Dozens of families across Merseyside say they have been left financially and emotionally devastated by the actions of a home improvement company and its director
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Families trapped in nightmare after losing savings on dream home 'This was all of the money I had in the world and we had such happy plans for it'

Really good work from @elliotlivecho.bsky.social

Families trapped in nightmare after losing savings on dream home 'This was all of the money I had in the world and we had such happy plans for it'

This is a brilliant, in-depth investigation by @elliotlivecho.bsky.social that has taken a lot of time and effort to get over the line

Vital local journalism that gives those who need it a voice

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Families trapped in nightmare after losing savings on dream home 'This was all of the money I had in the world and we had such happy plans for it'

@elliotlivecho.bsky.social has done some brilliant work on this
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Joe Anderson and Derek Hatton charged with bribery and misconduct The Former Mayor of Liverpool is one of 12 people charged by detectives under Merseyside Police's Operation Aloft

BREAKING: Former Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has been charged with bribery, misconduct in public office and conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office

Former deputy leader of Liverpool Derek Hatton has also been charged along with 10 others

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Liverpool Council issues statement over Joe Anderson charges Merseyside Police's Operation Aloft has charged 12 people today - including many with previous links to the city council

Liverpool Council issues statement after former elected mayor Joe Anderson charged with bribery offences

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Marine share plans for new £8m stadium outside of Crosby The club plans to keep its current side on College Road, Crosby, but intends to build a new stadium for home matches

BREAKING: Marine have revealed plans for a new £8m stadium in Sefton

Mum 'swears' she is 'not bothered' after rejecting £51,000 on TV Paula Swinnerton appeared on ITV's Deal or No Deal to raise money for a very special cause

A bereaved mum said she is 'not bothered' about the £51,000 prize money she could have won on ITV's Deal or No Deal
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'Worst thing in the world' happened to me and I was told 'shurrup' Paula Swinnerton appeared on ITV's Deal or No Deal to raise money for a very special cause

Heartbreaking read by @elliotlivecho.bsky.social who has been chatting to bereaved mum Paula Swinnerton
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Kids 'unsafe and at risk of harm' says damning report into council Knowsley Council said improving children's services is its 'biggest priority' but acknowledges there's no 'overnight fix'

Damning new Ofsted report said 'widespread failures' in Knowsley Council means they are unable to effectively protect vulnerable children - leaving them exposed to 'harmful and unsafe' situations. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer

BREAKING: Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer

BREAKING: Axel Rudakubana has pleaded guilty to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair
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Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer

BREAKING: Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer

BREAKING NEWS

Axel Rudakubana pleads GUILTY to the murders of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice Da Silva Aguair

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I worked with the unsung heroes of Merseyside you rarely see Local democracy reporter Elliot Jessett joined Knowsley Council's gritting team on a snowy Saturday night

Got a lot of time for @elliotlivecho.bsky.social doing a shift on the gritters

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I worked with the unsung heroes of Merseyside you rarely see Local democracy reporter Elliot Jessett joined Knowsley Council's gritting team on a snowy Saturday night

Looks like I am not the only LDR who's been doing some manual work lately

@elliotlivecho.bsky.social was out with the gritters this weekend
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Families fight 'endless failure' amid crisis of 'lost childhoods' A major inquiry has been launched as struggling families say they continue to be failed by a 'broken system'

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The hope for parents, charities and local councils is the establishment of the Education Committee's inquiry into SEND provision will address the problems being highlighted and create a platform for comprehensive change.

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Voice of Families Campaign Group outside Bootle Town Hall

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Earlier this month, I spoke to members of Voice of the Families - a peer support group helping families across Sefton

Parents described themselves as 'exhausted' and 'emotionally battered' and are calling for a complete overhaul of SEND provision offered to children and young people

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Jenny describes the catch-22 with her child and the school - their autism is not managed appropriately and symptoms defined as bad behaviour: "It's ruined their self-esteem. It's taken away what little confidence they had."

Jenny added: "Nobody seems to know what to do with kids like mine."

Jenny Cooper

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Jenny placed her child in a school after being told it was a good place for SEND provision but said things soon started to go wrong: "After year 7, it was a really negative experience [for my child]

"They hated it because there was nothing for them to do and they ended up totally lost."

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Councils and schools are legally required to follow EHCPs

Stacie said: "I have had to take her out of [school] because she is not getting the help she needs, but it's hard because Lacie likes routine and doesn’t understand why she can’t go to school."

Mum Stacie McKie at home

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Vulnerable children missing school is becoming too commonplace as parents struggle with the education system and its management of education health and care plans ECHP

In Nov, I spoke to a mum who said she was forced to remove her daughter from school because her EHCP was not being followed

Helen Hayes MP

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Earlier this month, the Parliamentary Education Committee launched a major inquiry into the SEND crisis

Committee Chair, Helen Hayes MP gave a stark assessment of the ongoing failure to support children and families in need: "We can’t continue with this endless cycle of failure."