University of Birmingham staff and students have condemned Vice Chancellor Adam Tickell's comments on student loans as 'dangerous' and 'elitist'. He suggested restricting loans to those with higher A-level grades, triggering a major backlash.
The UK Foreign Office has issued updated travel advice for Pakistan, warning against all travel to certain areas due to security risks, protests, and flight disruptions. Specific flight schedules from London and Manchester are mentioned.
Holly Ayling, 25, quit her primary school teaching job due to long hours and workload, now earns the same by tutoring four to five hours daily at £40 per hour.
LIPA School in Liverpool was closed after receiving bomb and harm threats, with police investigating similar malicious communications at multiple schools across Merseyside.
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Tana Ramsay, wife of Gordon Ramsay, has enrolled in a London midwifery course, seeking a new challenge to give back. Gordon and their six children are proud and supportive of her career change.
Ofsted inspectors have praised Bishop Challoner Catholic College in Kings Heath, awarding it strong ratings across key areas including attendance, behaviour, and leadership.
Grandparents providing childcare could be eligible for up to £2,251.60 annually through Child Benefit National Insurance credits, but many are unaware of this financial boost.
A 47-year-old teacher from a Birmingham primary school has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault involving a child. The school confirms the teacher is not currently working while police investigations continue.
Science instructor Ramesh Mal has been prohibited from teaching after a panel found he engaged in repeated violent behaviour against women, including an attack during lockdown.
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Erdington Academy reassures parents after two arrests over fabricated social media posts encouraging violence between rival schools. Police confirm no actual incidents reported despite online trend.
Lorna Harvey, a Southport resident, credits Edge Hill University's free Fastrack course for enabling her career shift into child psychotherapy, helping vulnerable children overcome trauma.
Sandwell Council plans to use £1.5 million in government funding to create 25 new SEND places at Ocker Hill Academy and Wood Green Academy, both also part of a major rebuilding programme.
Edge Hill University introduces two free 10-week Mandarin courses for the public, starting March 5, covering conversational skills and Chinese culture.
Wickersley School and Sports College in Rotherham has advised students to stay in groups after being named as a potential target in a dangerous online challenge encouraging attacks between schools.
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Birmingham City Council confirms a record number of pupils received their preferred secondary school places for 2026/27, with 97% offered one of their top six choices and 76% securing their first choice.
A schoolgirl was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after falling from height at John Ferneley College in Melton, Leicestershire. Pupils were kept in classrooms as emergency services responded.
The UK Foreign Office has revised its travel advisories, adding new Middle East zones due to escalating conflict. Over 75 countries now carry warnings, with 14 under 'avoid all travel' alerts.
Pupils from Ramsgate Arts Primary School delivered an electrifying performance at the Young Voices 2026 festival at London's O2 Arena, joining over 8,200 children in the world's largest youth choir.
Southview School in Witham has opened a business hub, allowing students with impairments to gain hands-on work experience in meeting and event management to prepare for adulthood.
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Young digital leaders at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood are pioneering new tech initiatives, including robotics and AI, after a research trip to the Bett Show in London.
Year 12 and 13 students from Chase High School in Westcliff-on-Sea were treated to a celebratory breakfast at Toby Carvery for achieving top attendance levels since September, highlighting the link between attendance and academic success.
Year 1 pupils at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood immersed themselves in history with a hands-on workshop recreating life during the Great Fire of London, learning traditional crafts and historical skills.
Sandra Smyth has retired from her role in the school restaurant at Cockshut Hill School after 36 years of dedicated service, having joined in 1989. She served meals to generations of learners and was celebrated with gifts from the school community.
New research shows 40% of parents see audiobooks as cheating, but experts argue they boost vocabulary and empathy in children aged 3-12.
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Norton Canes High School implemented a precautionary lockdown after an unidentified man posing as a workman entered the grounds. Police conducted thorough checks and confirmed the site was safe.
Mari Lois Williams from Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor has won the Creativity Prize at the WJEC Innovation Awards 2025 for designing multi-purpose jewellery to support individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder, showcasing innovative accessibility solutions.
A student at Nottingham Trent University has been suspended after sharing an explicit video online. The university is investigating whether the footage violates its code of conduct.
Redrow South East has donated new football kits to Goldwyn School in Ashford through its Community Fund, supporting 25 students with special education needs and disabilities for the second year in a row.
Ormiston NEW Academy in Wolverhampton will increase its SEND resource base from 20 to 40 places by 2028, as part of a £1.5m council-funded project to meet rising demand for specialist education.
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A new Special Educational Needs school for 40 pupils aged 11-16 has been approved in Walsall town centre, converting a historic Victorian property into a modern educational facility with sensory rooms and outdoor spaces.
