Moseley School placed into special measures by Ofsted
Birmingham's Moseley School and Sixth Form has been placed into special measures by Ofsted over 'unacceptable' teaching and leadership failures, with urgent improvements demanded.
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24 Runners Complete Half Marathon in Tribute to Jake Powell
24 runners completed the ABP Newport Half Marathon in memory of Jake Powell, who died while training. They raised over £10,000 for CLAPA, supporting Jake's son Arthur.
Martin Lewis: Claim £2,000 Childcare Boost from HMRC
Money expert Martin Lewis highlights how working parents can secure up to £2,000 annually per child through the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, with applications taking just 30 minutes.
DWP's £340 Universal Credit Cut Forces Apprentices to Quit
Young people from low-income households are abandoning apprenticeships due to a DWP rule that cuts family benefits by up to £340 weekly, sparking calls for government review.
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Birmingham Mum Fears Struggle as Free School Meals End
A Birmingham mother-of-two expresses concern about the financial impact when her youngest child loses free school meal eligibility, highlighting the importance of the program for families across the city.
West Midlands Schools Ranked by Unauthorised Absence Rates
New data from the Department for Education reveals the West Midlands schools with the highest and lowest rates of unauthorised absences, highlighting regional trends in truancy.
Parents Planned to Remove Son from Nursery Before Death
A 14-month-old boy died alone and in pain at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley. His parents were actively seeking alternative childcare due to concerns about staff inconsistency and unexplained illnesses.
Ofsted Statement After Nursery Worker Jailed Over Toddler Death
Ofsted has issued a statement following the jailing of a nursery worker over the death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley. The nursery was rated 'good' just months before the tragedy.
Weekend Students Get Loan Repayment Reprieve in England
The UK government has reversed a controversial student loan rule that would have forced 22,000 weekend students to repay up to £55,000 on an accelerated timeline following a 15,000-signature petition.
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Private Oxford College Collapses After High Court Ruling
Kings Oxford, a private independent college with fees up to £33,120 per year, has entered administration following a High Court decision and VAT changes.
Mobile Phones Banned in All English Schools by New Law
The UK government has announced a statutory ban on mobile phones in schools across England, upgrading existing guidance to a legal requirement under new legislation.
Birmingham School Among UK's Worst for Attendance
Waverley Studio College in Birmingham recorded an 11.6% unauthorised absence rate, ranking it among the top 10 worst schools nationally for student attendance according to new Department for Education figures.
School Uniform Row: Girl, 8, Turned Away at Gates
A mother criticizes St Paul's CE Primary School in Salford after her eight-year-old daughter was refused entry due to boots, despite known sensory needs. The incident has sparked outrage over uniform policy enforcement.
Dudley Nursery Owner: 'I Failed Noah' After Toddler Death
Deborah Latewood, owner of Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley, expresses deep remorse as nursery worker Kimberley Cookson is jailed for gross negligence manslaughter in the death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda.
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UWE Bristol Boosts UK Economy by Over £1 Billion
A new report reveals the University of the West of England contributes over £1bn to the UK economy, supports 15,000 jobs nationwide, and generates significant tax revenues and local economic benefits.
Fish and Chips Banned in Schools Under New Meal Rules
The Labour government's new school food standards, which prohibit deep-fried foods, chocolate brownies, and 'grab and go' options, have ignited fierce criticism from headteachers and students across England.
School Closed After Water Leak Leaves No Clean Water Access
William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, has been forced to close temporarily after a water leak at a nearby leisure centre left students without access to clean water, flushing toilets, or kitchen facilities, rendering the site unsafe.
Birmingham School Named Midlands Comprehensive of the Year
St Paul's School for Girls in Edgbaston has been awarded the title of Midlands Comprehensive School of the Year by the Sunday Times, also ranking among the top 200 nationally and maintaining an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating.
Sheffield Uni Creates 'Swear Map' to Catalogue UK Regional Insults
Researchers at the University of Sheffield are creating a catalogue of local insults and swear words to document how English is spoken across the UK in 2026, capturing regional dialects and cultural expressions.
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NSPCC Guidance on Children Home Alone
The NSPCC provides crucial guidance for parents on determining when children are mature enough to be left home alone, emphasizing individual readiness over legal age limits.
Unemployed Mum's Journey to Mental Health Nurse
Edge Hill University student Chelsey Oakes shares her transformation from unemployment to graduating as a mental health nurse, thanks to the Fastrack programme.
Solihull Special School Plan May Be Revived After Funding Setback
Solihull Council leader reveals 'final decision' not yet made on Shirley special school project, offering fresh hope for 150-place facility after initial government funding rejection.
Teacher Banned After £20k Cannabis Package Intercepted
A PE teacher from Redditch has been prohibited from teaching after Border Force intercepted a cannabis package worth £20,000 addressed to his home.
Birmingham School Staff Banned After Crash Exposes Unregistered School
Patricia Ekhuemelo and Sylvia Sams have been prohibited from teaching after operating The Lambs Christian School without registration, uncovered following a minibus crash involving pupils.
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Dudley Nursery Worker Jailed Over Toddler Death
Kimberley Cookson sentenced to three years for gross negligence manslaughter after 14-month-old Noah Sibanda died at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley. The nursery has been fined £240,000.
Dudley Nursery Worker Jailed Over Toddler's Death
Kimberley Cookson sentenced to prison after CCTV footage showed her forcing 14-month-old Noah Sibanda to sleep at Fairytales Day Nursery, exposing dangerous practices.
Nursery Worker Jailed Over Toddler's Death in Dudley
A nursery worker in Dudley has been sentenced to prison following the tragic death of a 14-month-old boy she restrained while forcing him to sleep. The case has exposed serious safety failures at the now-closed Fairytales Day Nursery.
AI Platform Aims to Reduce NEET Numbers in Young People
Edge Hill University and Career Connect are developing an AI-driven platform to identify young people at risk of becoming NEET, using data science to enable early interventions and support services.
Birmingham School in Top 10 Worst for Attendance Nationally
New Department for Education data reveals Waverley Studio College in Birmingham has one of the highest unauthorised absence rates in the country, with 11.6% of sessions missed.
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Birmingham School Failed Hygiene Check Over Rodent Infestation
A Birmingham primary school received a zero hygiene rating due to rodent infestation and contaminated food, despite parents initially being told it was for technical reasons. The school later achieved a five-star rating after remedial works.
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