Hogarth Primary's Christmas Market Builds Community Spirit
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood brought families together with its annual Ho, Ho, Hogarth Christmas market. Read how the event fostered community trust and entrepreneurship.
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Planned Solihull Special School Scrapped After Funding Shift
A planned 150-place special school in Shirley, Solihull, has been cancelled after the government redirected £3bn to create specialist places in mainstream schools. Council leader expresses disappointment.
WASPI women's 72-hour warning over DWP compensation
1950s-born women face a crucial High Court judicial review this week, challenging the government's refusal to pay state pension inequality compensation. Follow the latest.
Billericay pupils' Spanish immersion trip to Murcia
A group of 40 GCSE Spanish students from Mayflower High School in Billericay have returned from a four-day immersive trip to Murcia, Spain. The 'no English' rule saw their confidence and language skills soar ahead of April exams.
Dudley's £56m SEND funding crisis explained
Dudley Council faces a £56m SEND funding black hole despite a national budget change. Discover the local crisis and what the future holds for special needs provision.
Dudley's £56m SEND deficit 'bomb' unresolved
Dudley Council awaits answers on a £56m SEND funding deficit despite a new national policy. The financial 'bomb' could still push the authority towards effective bankruptcy. Read the latest.
Kids' Christmas Tablet 57% Off at Amazon
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is now just £64.99 for Black Friday, saving 57%. Includes a one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription and durable case. Perfect Christmas gift.
Birmingham's 34 Lowest Performing Schools in 2025 GCSEs
The Telegraph's 2025 GCSE league table identifies 34 Birmingham secondary schools rated 'well below average'. Discover the list and what it means for local education.
Government reconsiders Waspi state pension compensation
The government is reconsidering compensation for 3.6 million women affected by state pension age changes after new evidence emerged. Campaigners demand justice for retirement plans plunged into chaos.
Petition: Scrap Basic State Pension for New Rate
A parliamentary petition urges the DWP to abolish the Basic State Pension and pay the higher New State Pension rate to all pensioners, bridging a £53.80 weekly gap.
DWP's 'unfair' state pension approach criticised
The DWP's one-size-fits-all state pension age of 66 is creating a £165,000 payment gap between UK regions. Experts call for a revamp. Discover the impact on your area.
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.
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.
Birmingham's Best Christmas Gifts for Kids 2024
Discover the ultimate guide to Christmas gifts for children in Birmingham. From educational toys to creative crafts, find perfect presents that will light up little faces this festive season.
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.
Birmingham's Stark Divide: Deprivation Crisis Revealed
New analysis reveals Birmingham's troubling inequality landscape, with neighbourhoods among England's most deprived while others thrive. Discover which areas are most affected and what this means for the city's future.
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's 12-year life expectancy gap revealed
Shocking new data reveals a 12-year life expectancy gap between Birmingham's wealthiest and poorest neighbourhoods, with deprivation creating a health crisis in the UK's second city.
Birmingham's 10 Most Deprived Areas Revealed in Study
Groundbreaking research exposes Birmingham's deepest inequalities as ten neighbourhoods face extreme deprivation, with Aston and Bordesley Green among the worst affected areas.
UK School Where Pupils Lead Their Education
Discover the revolutionary Birmingham school where traditional hierarchies are flipped and students drive their own educational journey in one of Britain's most unique learning environments.
Empty Shoes Protest Reveals SEND Crisis Across UK
Families across England and Scotland are placing empty children's shoes outside council buildings in a poignant protest against special educational needs funding cuts and support failures.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Valence School wins Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025
Valence School in Westerham celebrates a landmark victory at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025, recognised for their innovative mental health initiatives and comprehensive student support programmes.
Birmingham: England's Most Deprived Major City
New official data exposes Birmingham as England's most deprived major city, with over half a million residents struggling in poverty-stricken neighbourhoods.
State Pensioners Receiving Over £36,000 Yearly
Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of state pensioners are receiving massive annual payments exceeding £36,000 while many struggle with basic living costs. Discover how the pension system creates surprising inequalities.
Midlands' Poorest Streets Named in Shocking Poverty Report
New government data exposes the stark reality of poverty across the Midlands, identifying specific neighbourhoods where residents face extreme financial hardship and limited opportunities.
Birmingham School With Meerkats and Sugar Gliders
Discover the revolutionary Birmingham school where exotic animals including meerkats, sugar gliders and bearded dragons are transforming education and student wellbeing
Families challenge 'discriminatory' school transport cuts
Walsall Council faces mounting pressure as parents and campaigners challenge controversial cuts to home-to-school transport, arguing they disproportionately affect vulnerable children with special needs.
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