Birmingham School Gets Rare 'Exceptional' Ofsted Rating (05.05.2026)
North Birmingham Academy in Erdington achieves rare 'exceptional' Ofsted rating after transforming from troubled school to educational beacon with strict new measures.
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School Uniform Law Could Save Families £1,000
From September 1, new measures including a cap on branded uniform items, free breakfast clubs, and expanded free school meals could save families up to £1,000 a year.
Lindsworth School Urgent Repairs Approved Over Safety Fears
Birmingham Council approves £5m for fire doors and roof at Lindsworth School. Opposition councillors express concern over deferred maintenance leading to high costs.
Morrison on Gilchrist Start and Quality Lacking in Defeat
James Morrison explains why he recalled Alfie Gilchrist for his rare start, but admits West Brom 'lacked quality' in the 2-1 final-day loss at Sheffield Wednesday.
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Newbridge School Wins NSPCC Number Day Art Prize
Newbridge School in Caerphilly wins a maths-themed wall art installation for NSPCC Number Day, celebrating the connection between numeracy and daily life.
Wolverhampton Uni axes English courses, staff at risk
The University of Wolverhampton is dropping multiple English courses, putting half of department staff at risk of redundancy. The UCU criticizes the move, citing reduced student choice and impact on working-class access to arts education.
Cranwell School Book Supports Military Children
Cranwell Primary School, with pupils and staff, wrote 'Friends Forever' to help military children transition between schools, dedicated to former pupil Darcy Grace Standeven.
Brentwood School Wins Career Education Award
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood has won a Best Practice Award at the Healthy Schools Festival for its Aspirations Week, which introduces pupils to diverse career options.
Four West Brom Youngsters Sign Pro Deals
West Bromwich Albion has awarded professional contracts to four academy stars: Harry French, George Shaw, Antonio Perkins, and Maxwell Moses, securing their futures until 2028.
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Rob Edwards: Major Wolves squad overhaul needed
Wolves boss Rob Edwards admits the squad needs significant changes this summer as they prepare for Championship football, but he plans to keep key players.
April 28 Quiz: Elvis, Shakespeare, Michael Caine
Test your knowledge with today's quiz: Elvis's first movie, Shakespeare's shortest play, Michael Caine's Oscar wins, and more.
Ofsted New Ratings: West Midlands Schools Mixed
Ofsted's new inspection ratings reveal mixed results for West Midlands schools, with E-ACT North Birmingham Academy achieving 'exceptional' and Moseley School facing 'urgent improvement'.
McDonald's Adds Two New Permanent Burgers and McFlurry Returns
From April 28, McDonald's adds Spicy McCrispy and Cheese & Bacon McCrispy as permanent menu items, plus the return of Biscoff and Galaxy Chocolate McFlurries.
Labour urged to ban school fines for term-time holidays
A parliamentary petition with 35,000 signatures calls on the Labour government to ban fixed penalty notices for school non-attendance, arguing fines are ineffective.
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Birmingham school first to get new Ofsted exceptional grade
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington becomes the first secondary in the West Midlands to achieve an 'exceptional' rating in Ofsted's new inspection system.
North Birmingham Academy's Rare Ofsted 'Exceptional' Rating
North Birmingham Academy in Erdington transformed from poor behaviour and low attendance to an 'exceptional' Ofsted rating under headteacher David Karim.
West Mids Teachers Shortlisted for Tes Awards 2026
Full list of West Midlands teachers and schools shortlisted for Tes Schools Awards 2026, with ceremony hosted by comedian Katherine Ryan on June 19.
New EU Pet Passport Rules for UK Tourists Enforced
From April 22, 2026, British tourists travelling with pets to the EU must use an Animal Health Certificate instead of EU pet passports. New rules apply.
Nursery worker jailed after toddler's death in Dudley
A nursery worker who wrapped a 14-month-old boy in a sleeping bag and placed him face down in a tepee has been jailed for gross negligence manslaughter.
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Midlands Schools Among UK's Worst for Absences
New government figures reveal Midlands secondary schools with highest unauthorised absence rates, including Waverley Studio College in Birmingham at 11.6%.
Midlands Schools in UK Top 50
Three Midlands independent schools, including King Edward VI High School for Girls, have been named among England's top 50 in the Sunday Times rankings.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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