Private School Parents Hit by Fee Payment Scams
Parents of private school students are being warned about sophisticated fraud schemes targeting fee payments, with average losses of £3,200 and some families losing up to £10,000.
Category : Education
New Stafford Primary School Opens with Two Year Groups
Burleyfields Primary School has opened in Stafford, initially welcoming nursery and reception pupils. The school will expand annually alongside the local community, offering 420 places and modern facilities.
Schoolboy Charged After Teacher Stabbed at School
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article following an alleged stabbing of a teacher at Milford Haven School in Pembrokeshire.
Rochdale Pupils Interview Holocaust Survivor with Andy Burnham
Falinge Park High School students joined Mayor Andy Burnham to interview Holocaust survivor Tomi Komoly BEM, highlighting vital Holocaust education efforts in Rochdale schools amid rising antisemitism.
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Ofsted Update on Birmingham's Beaufort School Progress
Ofsted inspectors have noted positive developments at Beaufort Special School in Hodge Hill, Birmingham, which remains in special measures but is moving in the right direction after significant leadership changes.
School Trust CEO Steps Down After Financial Trouble and Strikes
Richard Gill, CEO of the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, has formally resigned following a financial crisis that led to teacher strikes and a £9 million debt.
Birmingham Mum Awarded £1.5k Over SEN Delay
Birmingham City Council has apologised and paid compensation after a delay in issuing an EHC Plan caused a child to miss special educational needs provision.
Teacher Faces Ban After Naked Walk in Hebburn
Andrew Peacock, a maths teacher, accepted a police caution after being seen naked on Ellison Street. A disciplinary hearing found his actions may bring the profession into disrepute.
Birmingham Parents Ignore School Rules, Thousands Fined
Thousands of Birmingham parents continue to take children out of school for term-time holidays despite increased fines, with 11,605 penalties issued in nine months.
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First Midlands School Gets Ofsted 'Exceptional' Rating
Goldsmith Primary Academy in Walsall becomes the first West Midlands school to receive Ofsted's new 'exceptional' grade, achieving top marks in three key areas under the revamped inspection system.
Ex-Headteacher: Parents Criminalised for Term-Time Holidays
A former headteacher and Dudley councillor argues parents are unfairly penalised for taking children on holidays after exams finish, calling for government reform.
Ripon Grammar School Sets Record with 12 Oxbridge Offers
Ripon Grammar School in North Yorkshire celebrates a record twelve students receiving Oxbridge offers, with subjects ranging from medicine to classics, highlighting exceptional academic achievement.
Walsall Council Pays £2.4k for Education Failures
A Walsall mother receives £2,400 compensation after the council failed to deliver essential special education provision outlined in her child's EHCP plan.
Arthur Terry Trust Debt Hits £9 Million with DfE Deadline
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership reveals a £9 million deficit, with DfE loans and strict conditions. A six-stage plan aims to avoid compulsory redundancies while addressing financial pressures.
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Students Raise £2,911 for Veterans at Coleg Cambria
Uniformed Public Service learners at Coleg Cambria Deeside have raised £2,911 for the Royal British Legion after 30+ hours of volunteering across Flintshire.
Free Music Teaching Conference for Birmingham Schools
A complimentary conference for Birmingham school music teachers will focus on networking, sharing ideas, and supporting children's musical journeys from primary to secondary education.
Cheadle Hulme Students Win Cyber Security Challenge
Four students from St James' Catholic High School in Cheadle Hulme have triumphed in a real-world cyber security competition, developing an innovative age verification app for social media platforms.
Free Breakfast Clubs Expand to 1,250 West Midlands Schools
Over 500 new free breakfast clubs will launch across West Midlands schools in April 2026, joining existing schemes to serve 300,000+ children daily before lessons.
School Mourns PE Teacher After Sudden Death
Outwood Academy Hemsworth pays tribute to Iain Booker, a cornerstone teacher who died suddenly from a brain injury after nearly three decades of service.
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University 'Devastated' After Student Fatally Stabred
A Midland university has expressed devastation after a student was fatally stabbed just yards from campus. Police are investigating the incident which occurred in Leicester city centre.
Pupils Develop Financial Skills at HSBC Workshops
Pupils at Four Dwellings Primary Academy in Quinton have gained essential financial literacy through interactive HSBC workshops, learning about earning, saving, spending and budgeting through engaging activities.
Birmingham Schools to Launch Free Breakfast Clubs in April
Over 500 new free breakfast clubs will open in Birmingham schools in April 2026, expanding the programme to 1,250 schools and supporting over 300,000 children across England.
Student Murdered at Midlands University Campus
A murder investigation is underway after a student was stabbed near De Montfort University in Leicester. Police have arrested an 18-year-old man and are appealing for witnesses.
Westcliff Students Tour Warner Bros Harry Potter Studios
A group of Chase High School Sixth Form media studies students from Westcliff-on-Sea visited the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London to enhance their understanding of professional film production techniques.
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10-Year-Old Marcos Becomes Headteacher for a Day at Brentwood School
A Year 5 pupil at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood won a raffle to become headteacher for a day, taking on duties from gate welcomes to Spanish lessons.
Explorers Play Village: Sutton Coldfield's Educational Play Centre
Discover Explorers Play Village in Sutton Coldfield, a new play centre where children engage in role-play activities like being bakers or doctors, with hidden writing and STEM learning integrated into fun sessions for families.
Birmingham and West Midlands School Photos from the 70s and 80s
A nostalgic journey through vintage photographs capturing school life in Birmingham and the West Midlands during the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing classrooms, playgrounds, and daily routines.
Sutton Coldfield Teachers Launch Play Village for Learning
Heather Woolley and Natalie Snell launch Explorers Play Village in Sutton Coldfield, blending imaginative role-play with STEM and writing skills for children aged 0-8.
Birmingham & West Midlands School Photos: 70s & 80s Nostalgia
Step back in time with a collection of vintage photographs showcasing school life in Birmingham and the West Midlands during the 1970s and 1980s. These nostalgic images capture classrooms, playgrounds, and daily routines from a bygone educational era.
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Student Loan Interest Hits 8%: 'Broken System' Warning
Student loan interest payments have surged to 8%, with experts calling the system 'broken' and likening it to a 'shady tax scam' affecting millions of graduates.
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