Sefton School of the Year 2026 Awards Launched
The search is on for Sefton's outstanding schools, with the 2026 School of the Year Award focusing on community support and educational dedication, sponsored by Southport Education Group.
Category : Education
Footlights Stage School Expands with New Stacksteads Base
Children in Stacksteads experience new stage school opportunities as Footlights Rossendale expands, while co-founder Aaron Doherty-Tubb celebrates recovery from serious illness.
Free Music and Movement Classes for Over-50s in Staffordshire
Staffordshire County Council launches 'Remember Rhythm' weekly sessions at Cannock and Heath Hayes libraries, offering gentle seated exercises with music for residents aged 50+ to boost wellbeing.
College Students Show Game Designs to Industry Experts
Digital media students at West Nottinghamshire College showcased original jungle-themed character designs for online games to former students now working as gaming creatives.
Staffordshire's 70+ New Community Courses Launch
Staffordshire County Council launches over 70 new adult learning courses for 2024, covering digital skills, crafts, wellbeing and vocational training across community venues.
WalesOnline Marks 18 Years of Digital Journalism
WalesOnline celebrates 18 years as the digital home of Welsh journalism, evolving from historic print titles like the Western Mail to offer comprehensive news coverage across multiple platforms.
Midlands Schools Closed in Teacher Strike Over Job Cuts
Thousands of pupils across the Midlands are at home as teachers strike over redundancy threats at Arthur Terry Learning Partnership schools. Full list of closures.
Private School Closes After 106 Years, 380 Students Out
Rendcomb College in Gloucestershire will permanently close this summer after 106 years, citing financial pressures and falling pupil numbers, forcing 380 students to find new schools.
All-Day School Phone Ban Announced for England
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces comprehensive mobile phone ban in English schools throughout the entire school day, with Ofsted inspections to monitor compliance.
Walsall GCSE Results Decline, New Curriculum Planned
Walsall's GCSE results show a concerning decline, with only 38% achieving Grade 5 or above. The data reveals persistent challenges while highlighting some improvements in school attendance.
Ofsted's New School Inspection System Launches in Midlands
Ofsted has implemented a major overhaul of school inspections, replacing single-word grades with detailed report cards. Three West Midlands schools have received the first evaluations under this new system.
Edge Hill University Names New Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Edge Hill University has appointed Professor Kurt Allman as Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Business Development and External Engagement, bringing over 25 years of higher education experience.
Midlands School Strikes: Mum's Anguish Over 18 Days Out
A mother from Lichfield expresses deep concern as her children face up to 18 strike days this term, with thousands of pupils across the Midlands affected by industrial action over job loss threats.
Teacher Avoids Ban After School Vodka Incident
A Dudley nursery teacher who brought vodka into Glynne Primary School and became intoxicated during work hours has been allowed to keep her job following a professional conduct hearing.
Council Rejects £5.7m to Keep New SEND School on Track
Worcestershire County Council education chiefs are refusing a £5.7 million government offer that would cancel a new specialist autism school in Malvern, insisting the project will proceed despite potential delays until 2029.
Midlands Teacher Strike Over ATLP Job Cuts
Teachers from the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership continue strike action over planned redundancies affecting up to 100 staff members across 24 schools in the Midlands region.
Haslingden High's 50th Anniversary Golden Gig Celebration
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form celebrates its 50th anniversary with The Golden Gig event featuring alumni performances, interactive displays, and community festivities in March.
Liverpool SEND Schools Excel with Flexible Learning
Two Liverpool schools for children with special educational needs and disabilities are pioneering innovative approaches to education, while new research highlights accessibility challenges for blind rail passengers.
Steph McGovern Launches Women in Engineering Scholarship
TV presenter Steph McGovern has launched a new scholarship at Teesside University to support female engineering students, backed by £44,000 funding from skills charity Enginuity.
Student Loan Debt Rises £20k Despite Repayments
A nursing student reveals her student loan debt has increased by £20,000 to £77,000 despite making regular payments, highlighting concerns over high interest rates.
MP's 2026 Priorities: SEND, Schools and Road Safety
Hyndburn's MP outlines key January priorities including special educational needs roundtables, a ministerial school visit, and road safety consultations following a personal family accident.
Birmingham Teachers Strike Over 100 Job Cuts
Teachers, parents, and pupils protest in Victoria Square as the National Education Union announces 19 strike days against redundancies at the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership.
Birmingham Rally Backs Striking School Staff in Trust Crisis
Hundreds gathered in Birmingham city centre to support teachers and staff facing redundancy across 20 Midlands schools in the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, with parents joining the protest.
Tameside Libraries Celebrate 2026 Year of Reading
Tameside Libraries are hosting a series of free activities and sessions to encourage reading for pleasure, including a readathon and storytelling events, as part of the 2026 National Year of Reading.
Midlands School Strikes: Nine More Days in February
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership faces extended strike action as NEU members announce nine new dates in February, bringing total disruption to 18 days amid disputes over job cuts and financial management.
Nine More Strike Days Announced for Midlands Schools
The National Education Union confirms nine additional strike days at Arthur Terry Learning Partnership schools across Birmingham and Midlands, extending industrial action into February.
Birmingham School Strikes Continue for Fourth Day
Thousands of pupils across Birmingham face a fourth day of school closures and limited openings as teacher strikes continue over planned job cuts at the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership.
Emma Willis Backs Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Birmingham TV presenter Emma Willis urges parents to support a campaign to ban social media for under-16s, highlighting a 60-second action to contact MPs.
Bilston Schools Shut After Odour Incident
Green Park School and Stowlawn Primary School remain closed following an evacuation caused by a strong odour that led to unexplained symptoms among staff and pupils.
Hoax Threat Puts Liverpool School in Lockdown
Holly Lodge Girls' College in West Derby was placed in lockdown after a malicious email. Police confirmed the threat was a hoax. Read the full statement from the headteacher.
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