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Headteacher warns against 'putting a price on SEND'

As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.

Birmingham's 13 lowest-rated schools revealed

The Telegraph's 2025 league table identifies 13 Birmingham schools with 'Below average' or 'Poor' ratings based on latest academic performance data. Discover the full list and key findings.

Felsted Colour Run raises £10,000 for charity

Felsted School's vibrant Colour Run saw 600 participants raise over £10,000 for local and international causes. Discover how this event supports communities from Malawi to Essex.

Birmingham's Top 14 State Secondary Schools 2025

Discover the 14 top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2025, led by Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls with an Attainment 8 score of 79.3. See the full list now.

Didcot pupils enjoy steam train adventure

Year 2 students from All Saints CE Primary School experienced an unforgettable educational journey aboard a vintage steam train, made possible by Taylor Wimpey's community initiative.

Birmingham School Alumni Sell 280 Million Albums

Discover the extraordinary story of Birmingham's Moseley School, where former pupils have collectively sold over 280 million albums worldwide, creating one of Britain's most remarkable educational success stories.

School Lunch Ban Outrages Birmingham Parents

Thousands of Birmingham parents are protesting a controversial new 'gated lunch' policy preventing secondary school students from leaving campus during lunch breaks, sparking debates about child safety and independence.

Birmingham schools in national top 10 for improvement

Discover how Birmingham's innovative approach to school attendance has propelled local schools into the national spotlight, with dramatic improvements placing them among the country's most enhanced educational institutions.

Council tax shock hits thousands with £500+ rises

Millions of UK households are confronting dramatic council tax increases as new rates take effect, with some areas seeing rises of over £500 annually amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.

Sutton Coldfield coffee shop closes suddenly

The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.

Local Theatre's Digital Success Story

Discover how a community theatre's innovative pivot to digital streaming is reaching global audiences while keeping local storytelling at its heart.

Braintree Christmas Window Competition Returns 2025

The beloved Christmas window dressing competition is officially returning to Braintree District in 2025, inviting local businesses and residents to transform their windows into winter wonderlands with cash prizes up for grabs.

Archway Theatre 2024: Unmissable Productions in Horley

Discover the exciting lineup of theatrical productions coming to Horley's Archway Theatre in 2024, featuring everything from Shakespearean classics to contemporary comedies and family-friendly performances.

Ex-Council Boss Faces 7-Year Public Office Ban

Ex-Birmingham City Council leader Tahir Ali could be barred from public office for seven years following a standards investigation into taxi licence misconduct during his tenure.

Birmingham Council meeting disrupted by protestors

Dramatic scenes unfolded at Birmingham City Council as pro-Palestine protestors disrupted a crucial budget meeting, forcing security to intervene and delaying vital financial decisions affecting residents.

Reeves targets 'ghost children' in £1.4bn school reform

Labour's Shadow Chancellor unveils ambitious plan to tackle the attendance crisis, fund mental health support in schools, and scrap 'outdated' VAT breaks for private schools to create a fairer education system.

Council Tax Law Change: What Wednesday Means For You

Major legislative shift means council tax bills are set to rise for millions across England and Wales this week. Discover how the new rules affect your household budget and what exemptions apply.

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