Storm Goretti Closes Black Country Schools: Full List
Multiple schools across the Black Country will be closed on Friday, January 9, due to heavy snow from Storm Goretti. See the full list of closures and delayed starts here.
Multiple schools across the Black Country will be closed on Friday, January 9, due to heavy snow from Storm Goretti. See the full list of closures and delayed starts here.
Sandwell Council plans a new £20m Passivhaus school in Brandhall Village to replace the structurally failing Causeway Green Primary. The 70-year-old building is the borough's worst. Read the latest.
Discovery Educational Trust in Brentwood celebrates a milestone as all its schools achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, transforming former struggling schools. Read the inspiring turnaround story.
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
Parents demand Birmingham City Council install traffic lights at City Road Primary School's entrance on Cavendish Road, citing dangerous peak-hour traffic and risk of a 'preventable tragedy'.
West Midlands Police issue tickets and shame drivers for 'inconsiderate and dangerous' parking on school zigzags in Halesowen, warning it puts lives at risk. Read the full story.
Two men from Erdington have pleaded guilty to a burglary at a Birmingham Lidl, where police found one suspect hiding inside a refrigerator. Read the full story on BirminghamLive.
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, due to severe snow and ice. Check the full list of closures in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England.
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School announces new foundation courses one year after pausing undergraduate training. Applications close March 26 for a September start.
Alder Coppice Primary School in Sedgley is grieving the unexpected death of beloved site manager David Haycock. The school plans a special commemoration. Read the full story.
Outrage as school meal prices rise for the first time in nine years, hitting families in Northern Ireland and England. Experts warn of a 'massive negative impact' on children's health and education.
Children's Minister Josh MacAlister has dismissed calls for a four-day school week in England, warning it would harm learning and put pressure on families. Read the full response.
Erdington Hall Primary School celebrates as 63% of Year 6 pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, surpassing both local and national averages. Discover the school's winning formula.
Higham Lane School in Nuneaton remains shut after a targeted hack crippled its IT systems. Pupils get extra days off as technicians work to restore security. Read for updates.
Multiple primary schools and a college in the Black Country are closed or delayed on Monday, January 5, 2026, due to hazardous snow and ice. Check the latest updates for parents.
Higham Lane School in Nuneaton remains closed after a cyber attack crippled its IT systems. Pupils face at least two extra days off. Read the latest updates.
MPs will debate a petition signed by thousands demanding a four-day school week to tackle teacher burnout. The government opposes the move, citing childcare and economic impacts.
Parents claim a seven-year-old was pushed by a staff member at Stokes Wood Primary in Leicester, leaving the child with a head injury. The school's investigation concluded safeguards were followed.
Two men arrested after a break-in at a Lidl in Erdington, Birmingham. One suspect was found hiding inside a supermarket refrigerator. Read the full story.
Parents in Birmingham must submit primary school applications for September 2026 by January 15. Late forms risk children missing their preferred school. Here's the full guide.
Urgent reminder for Wolverhampton parents: the deadline for primary school applications is 15 January 2026. With only 43% submitted, late applications risk losing preferred school places.
Wolverhampton Council urges parents to apply for September 2026 primary school places before the January 15 deadline. Online applications are quick and secure.
Residents and parents in Hall Green have until 5 January 2026 to give feedback on major road safety proposals, including a new 20mph zone, bollards, and pedestrian refuges around Chilcote Primary School.
Struggling to decide if your child is well enough for school? The NHS provides clear guidance on 17 common illnesses, from chickenpox to COVID-19. Learn the rules to keep everyone safe.
Lea Forest Primary Academy in Birmingham's Kitts Green has transformed from an Ofsted 'requires improvement' rating to being ranked among Britain's top 10 primary schools. Discover the school's 'secret to success'.
A look at how community action led to the rejection of several HMO applications in Birmingham in 2025, from Handsworth to Erdington. Read the success stories.
Anora Sharma condemns the 11-year jail term for Diogo Bettencourt, who murdered her brother Anthony in a Birmingham HMO. She says the justice system has failed her family.
Take our nostalgic quiz to test your memory of classic primary school assembly hymns. Challenge your friends and see if you're an expert on these childhood 'bangers'.
Parenting expert Abi Clarke argues 'good attendance' awards are harmful and primary pupils need mental health days to prevent severe burnout. Discover her call for change.