Walsall School Gets 'Exceptional' Ofsted Ratings
Queen Mary's High School in Walsall has been rated 'exceptional' in achievement and personal development by Ofsted under new grading system.
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Tommy Fury revealed their baby boy's name, Midas, on his fight shorts. Here's the meaning and pronunciation of the unique name.
DWP Confirms September 28 Rule for Bonus State Pension
The DWP has confirmed a September 28 deadline for the Winter Fuel Payment, with eligible pensioners receiving £200 or £300 payments this year.
Guernier Standoff Shows Blues Academy Pathway Problem
Birmingham City face losing top prospect Aurelien Guernier amid contract doubts, highlighting a lack of first-team pathway for academy graduates under Chris Davies.
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Essex County Council's new 'Tell Me A Story' initiative launches with BBC Essex's Sonia Watson reading 'Little Women,' aiming to foster a love of reading in children.
Blues midfield targets after Solis transfer
Birmingham City secure Jhon Solis but need more midfielders. Potential signings include Ethan Galbraith, Toby Collyer, and Mate Tuboly.
Retirement income warning: £45,000 needed for comfort
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Ofsted Praises Rapid School Improvements
Ofsted reports 'rapid and visible improvements' at Harper Bell Seventh-Day Adventist School in Birmingham, previously rated inadequate in three areas.
TechFirst Programme to Boost Digital Skills for Youth
TechFirst launches in West Midlands to equip 11-18 year olds with digital skills in AI, cyber security, and quantum tech, addressing a regional skills shortage.
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Birmingham's Top Secondary Schools Named 'Very Good'
The Telegraph's new league table rates Birmingham secondary schools, with King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys scoring 39/40 and 20 schools named 'very good'.
Birmingham School Fails Hygiene Inspection, Ordered to Improve
Aston University Engineering Academy in Birmingham has been ordered to improve hygiene after scoring two out of five in a food hygiene inspection, with cleanliness and facility conditions cited as areas needing improvement.
Free Kids Gardening Workshops at Dobbies Derby This July
Dobbies' Derby store hosts free Little Seedlings Club and Gabby's Dollhouse workshops in July, teaching children about water, wildlife, and gardening through fun, hands-on activities.
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Edge Hill University Scores Triple Win in Student Rankings
Edge Hill University tops three major league tables, ranking best in UK for accommodation and top in North West for student satisfaction in Complete University Guide 2027.
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Llandrillo Menai students win top awards at the Urdd National Eisteddfod, including musical theatre, fashion, literature, and public speaking competitions.
Local Students Win Top Prizes at National STEM Competition
Six local students won top prizes at The Big Bang Competition, with others as runners-up. Projects included a floating farm design and self-cleaning surfaces.
Surrey student wins top prize for rubbish pinball machine
Marcel Fabicki from Cobham Free School won the London International Youth Science Forum 2026 award for a full-size pinball machine made from recycled materials at The Big Bang Fair.
Cardiff Student Wins Top Prize at UK Science Competition
Oleksandr Zhuravel from Fitzalan High School won the Intermediate Science award at The Big Bang Competition for his project on reducing microplastic pollution from laundry.
Exeter University Gets £6.4m for VR and Tech Labs
The University of Exeter has secured £6.4m in government funding to build new virtual reality labs and expand engineering facilities, aiming to develop skilled graduates for UK defence and tech sectors.
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Walsall Schools Earn Exceptional Ofsted Ratings Despite Poverty
Two Walsall primary schools achieve exceptional Ofsted ratings despite being in one of the UK's worst child poverty areas, with 42% of children living in poverty.
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Why University May Not Be the Right Choice for Everyone
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Birmingham Schools Excel in New League Table Rankings
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Pupils Could Get Two Extra Days Off Under New School Rule Change
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Nursery Teachers in Sandwell and Dudley Get £4,500 Bonus
Qualified nursery teachers in Sandwell and Dudley can now apply for a £4,500 bonus under a government scheme to attract staff to deprived areas.
Birmingham School Gets Rare Exceptional Ofsted Rating (09.06.2026)
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington is the only secondary school in Birmingham to receive an 'exceptional' Ofsted rating for its outstanding attendance strategies.
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Top West Midlands Schools Thrive in Poverty Area
Two primary schools in Walsall, Goldsmith Primary Academy and Reedswood E-ACT Academy, have received exceptional Ofsted ratings despite being in one of the UK's worst child poverty areas.
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