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St Cyprian's Parents Raise £3,670, Christmas Fair on 4 Dec
Parents at St Cyprian's in Thornton Heath raised £3,670 in their charity's first year. Next: a library, sensory facilities and a Christmas fair on 4 December.
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Education
CALAT Croydon: Outsourcing All Courses Goes to Consultation
Cabinet agreed on 14 October to consult on handing every CALAT course to outside providers, affecting 197 staff. Consultation: 1 to 21 November.
Crime
Croydon College Lockdown: Police Seek Teen Seen With Blade
No one was hurt and the lockdown at John Ruskin College on Selsdon Park Road has been lifted. Police are still looking for a teenager seen with a blade.
Council
Croydon SEND Deficit Set to Hit £96m When Cover Ends
Croydon's high needs budget overspends by £45m this year, and the council's own report puts the deficit at £96m when the statutory override ends in 2028.
Education
CALAT Croydon: Independent Review, Cabinet Decides October
Croydon has commissioned an independent review of CALAT, reporting to Cabinet in October. Most classes leave the Clocktower for Thornton Heath that month.
Schools
Croydon GCSE Results 2026: What Each School Published
Woodcote's best ever, Riddlesdown 29% at grades 9-7, Trinity 44% at grade 9. Croydon's published GCSE figures, and the benchmark the council left out.
Education
Croydon A-Level Results 2026: Remark Deadline 20 August
Croydon schools report a strong year, with a record 98% Distinction or Merit at The BRIT School. If a grade looks wrong, the fast appeal closes on 20 August.
Croydon
Croydon Term Dates 2026/27: Half Term 26 to 30 October
Croydon term dates 2026/27: October half term is 26 to 30 October and Christmas runs 21 December to 1 January. Plus Trinity, Croydon High and academy dates.