Teacher Reveals Sinister Misogyny in West Midlands Schools
A former Wolverhampton teacher with 30 years' experience describes a disturbing escalation of sexism in classrooms, calling for urgent education and legislative action.
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Wolverhampton Teacher's 30-Year Battle Against School Misogyny
A former Wolverhampton secondary school teacher has revealed her three-decade battle with misogyny in education, describing humiliating incidents and a culture that often blamed women.
Chester Professor Studies Lost Charlotte Brontë Manuscript
Professor Deborah Wynne from the University of Chester was among the first scholars to examine a newly recovered miniature magazine manuscript written by a teenage Charlotte Brontë, which had been missing for over a century.
School Jumper Ban Sparks Parent Fury in Midlands
Lutterworth High School faces backlash after implementing a strict uniform policy that prohibits jumpers until October, with students placed in isolation for wearing them despite cold temperatures.
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Birmingham Primary School Admissions: What Parents Must Do Now
Primary school admission offers have been released across Birmingham today. Parents are urged to accept offers by April 30, 2026, even if not their first choice, to secure a place while exploring other options.
White Working-Class Children Left Behind in Schools
Education expert Roshan Doug highlights the overlooked crisis of white working-class children underperforming in GCSEs, urging for inclusive policies and community engagement to address systemic inequalities.
Birmingham School Gets Rare 'Exceptional' Ofsted Rating
North Birmingham Academy in Perry Common has been awarded a rare 'exceptional' rating by Ofsted inspectors for pupil behavior, with the school held up as a national example.
University of Gloucestershire Staff Strike Over Pay
Library assistants, administrators, IT workers and other support staff at the University of Gloucestershire are set to walk out on Thursday after rejecting a 1.4% pay offer from the university.
Birmingham and Wolverhampton Colleges Gain Technical Excellence Status
Birmingham Metropolitan College and City of Wolverhampton College have been designated as Technical Excellence Colleges, securing a share of £175 million in government funding to deliver advanced skills training in key growth sectors.
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Turkey School Shooting: 16 Injured, Teen Gunman Dies
A teenage gunman opened fire at a vocational school in southeastern Turkey, injuring 16 people before taking his own life. Students jumped from windows to escape the terrifying attack.
Birmingham School Closed After Minibus Crash, Staff Banned
An unregulated school in Birmingham has been forced to close following a serious minibus crash, resulting in staff being banned from working with children. The incident has raised significant safety concerns.
Scottish Greens Propose School Starting Age Increase to 7
The Scottish Greens propose raising the school starting age to seven, introducing a play-based kindergarten model inspired by Finland's education system.
School Meal Overhaul Bans Deep-Fried Foods to Combat Obesity
School meals are undergoing a major reform with bans on deep-fried foods and limits on desserts to tackle childhood obesity and dental decay, as part of new government standards.
Five Foods Protected from School Dinner Ban in New Rules
The Labour government has announced a major overhaul of school food standards, banning daily unhealthy options while protecting five popular dishes like spaghetti Bolognese and jerk chicken.
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School Dinner Rules: Labour Bans Nuggets, Puddings from 2026
The Labour government announces major school food standards overhaul in England, banning chicken nuggets and deep-fried items while requiring puddings to be 50% fruit from September 2026.
Manosphere Influence on Birmingham Primary School Pupils
A Kings Heath primary school teacher describes how misogynistic attitudes from the manosphere are trickling down to children as young as six through family influences.
Mums Debate Screen Time Limits for Under-Fives
Two British mothers hold opposing views on new government guidance recommending just one hour of daily screen time for children under five, with one enforcing strict limits while the other allows unlimited access.
Inside Crown Place: Birmingham's Tallest Student Tower
Crown Place, a 33-storey student accommodation in Birmingham, offers lounges, cinema rooms, and a Sky Lounge with panoramic views, serving Aston, Birmingham, and Birmingham City universities.
Andrew Wiles, Fermat's Theorem Solver, Born in 1953
On this day in 1953, mathematician Andrew John Wiles was born in Cambridge, England. He is celebrated for devising the proof of Fermat's Last Theorem, a centuries-old mathematical puzzle.
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Student Loan Interest Could Rise Despite Labour Cap
A temporary interest rate cap on student loans in England and Wales may not prevent higher charges for many borrowers this autumn due to inflation spikes linked to geopolitical tensions.
Students Told to Repay Loans in University Crackdown
More than 22,000 students at 15 universities in England are being forced to repay maintenance loans after a government crackdown on ineligible franchise courses. The move targets weekend programs wrongly registered for taxpayer-funded support.
Oldbury School Regeneration: Empty Block Demolition Approved
Sandwell Council has approved demolition of an empty modular building at Perryfields Academy as part of multi-million-pound regeneration. The project will replace outdated structures with modern facilities by 2029.
HMRC £2,000 Childcare Reminder for Parents
HMRC has issued a reminder to parents about the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, offering up to £2,000 per child annually to help cover childcare costs, with eligibility based on work status and child's age.
MyEdSpace Helps Students Beat National Grade Averages
A structured revision course from MyEdSpace is enabling GCSE and A-level students to achieve grades significantly above national averages through expert-led, interactive lessons.
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Historic Kent Boarding School Closes, 166 Jobs Lost
St Lawrence College in Ramsgate has entered administration and closed immediately for most of its 500 pupils, with 166 staff made redundant. Only exam-year students will continue.
Edge Hill University in Top 15 for Social Mobility Index
Edge Hill University has been ranked 13th out of 100 institutions in the 2025 English Student Social Mobility Index, recognizing its commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Stourbridge Teacher Banned for Sex Offences with 'Child'
Nicholas Saxon, a science teacher at The Wordsley School, has been prohibited from teaching after confessing to two sex offences involving who he believed was an underage girl.
Walsall School Gets Triple 'Exceptional' Ofsted Rating
Reedswood E-ACT Primary Academy in Walsall has become the first school in the West Midlands to receive three 'exceptional' grades under Ofsted's new inspection system, marking the region's best performance to date.
Teacher Banned After Child Sex Offences Conviction
Nicholas Saxon, a former science teacher at The Wordsley School, has been permanently prohibited from teaching after admitting to sexual offences involving what he believed was a child.
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Online Revision Courses Boost GCSE and A-Level Grades
Thousands of students improved their GCSE and A-level grades using MyEdSpace's online revision courses, with results far exceeding national averages. The 2026 Easter courses offer flexible, expert-led sessions.
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