Teacher banned after telling student he loved her
Elliott Smith, 50, has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after sending inappropriate emails to a student at Belper School. Read the full investigation details.
Category : Search result: West Midlands education
Woman hunted after Morrisons knifepoint robbery
Police are hunting a woman after staff at a Walsall Morrisons were threatened with a knife during an alcohol theft. Can you help identify her? Call 101.
£100k Grant for Middlesbrough Youth Music Project
Musinc receives major £100,000 Youth Music grant to support young musicians in Middlesbrough facing barriers. Discover how this funding will create inclusive music opportunities until 2028.
HS2 move forces school to cut pupil capacity by third
Water Orton Primary School, relocated for HS2, plans to reduce admissions as families leave the area. Public consultation begins on cutting yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils.
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.
181,000 petition against school holiday price hikes
Over 180,000 people sign a petition against 'unfair' school holiday prices, as MPs debate fines for term-time absences. Is it time for travel firms to change?
Special School Wins Prestigious National Award Double
Wings School Notts wins top NASS award for inclusive PE, months after Youth Sport Trust honour. Discover how their innovative approach transforms education.
Welsh Students Win National Maths Awards
Two Grŵp Llandrillo Menai engineering students, Lewis Cahill and Kenan Davies-Zorlu, have received national Financial Literacy Improvement Awards for developing their maths skills.
Birmingham school gets £747k for structural repairs
A £747,000 project has been approved for Story Wood Primary School in Birmingham to fix structural damage, damp, and flooding issues, ensuring a safe learning environment.
23 Midlands Schools Among England's Top Secondaries
New government data reveals 23 Midlands secondary schools rank in England's top 10%, with King Edward VI Camp Hill Girls leading. Discover which schools made the cut.
Brentwood four-year-olds star in dance show
Children as young as four at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood performed a special dance show for parents after a day of workshops with Don Rae Academy of Movement and Arts.
Essex School Named UK's Most Outstanding for MLD
Market Field School in Essex has been crowned The Most Outstanding School for Students with Moderate Learning Difficulties at the Enablement Awards 2025. Discover how their innovative approach transforms education.
Call to revive axed West Midlands short hop bus fare
A councillor calls for cheaper short journey bus fares in the West Midlands as passengers pay £3 for any trip. A new fares strategy is expected by 2027.
Call for cheaper West Midlands bus fares
Councillor calls for reinstatement of 'short hop' bus fares in West Midlands to tackle cost of living crisis and boost passenger numbers. A new fares strategy is due in 2027.
West Midlands Bus Services Saved with £50m Funding
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.
Free Bus Travel for a Week in Birmingham Areas
Residents in Moseley, Kings Heath, and other Birmingham wards can claim a week's free bus travel. Apply online by December 1. Leave the car at home this winter!
Lancaster University job cuts spark strike action
Lancaster University plans to cut over 400 jobs, prompting lecturer strikes and fears from local businesses and students about the economic and educational impact.
11 Major Changes Coming to School Curriculum
Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.
Felsted School's Music Programme Wins National Award
Independent school in Essex celebrates outstanding achievement after receiving The Music Mark for its exceptional commitment to music education and comprehensive programme.
Former Teacher Wins Gold for Workforce Development Work
Discover how a dedicated former teacher and care leader earned prestigious gold recognition for transforming workforce development through innovative training programmes.
West Midlands launches university access scheme for poor children
A revolutionary new programme in the West Midlands is set to transform university access for underprivileged students through comprehensive support and financial assistance.
East London raises £50k for student scholarships
A remarkable fundraising campaign in East London has successfully generated £50,000 to support local students through university scholarships, breaking down financial barriers to higher education.
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.
2025 Curriculum Shake-Up: What's Changing in Schools
Major educational reforms are coming to UK schools in 2025. Discover how maths, science, and foundation subjects will transform your child's learning experience.
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.
Historic Birmingham venue becomes music school
A landmark Birmingham music venue is set to become a state-of-the-art educational facility after planners greenlight the ambitious transformation project in the city's cultural quarter.
Students transform cardboard into sustainable furniture
Innovative students at Bedfordshire Sixth Form College are transforming discarded cardboard into stunning, functional furniture in a groundbreaking sustainability project that's turning heads and changing perceptions about waste.
Woodcraft Folk's Accessible Autumn Camps in Peak District
Discover inclusive outdoor experiences this autumn with Woodcraft Folk's accessible camps in the beautiful Peak District. Perfect for families, young people and adults seeking adventure.
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