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11 Major Changes Coming to School Curriculum

Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.

Didcot pupils enjoy steam train adventure

Year 2 students from All Saints CE Primary School experienced an unforgettable educational journey aboard a vintage steam train, made possible by Taylor Wimpey's community initiative.

Birmingham School Alumni Sell 280 Million Albums

Discover the extraordinary story of Birmingham's Moseley School, where former pupils have collectively sold over 280 million albums worldwide, creating one of Britain's most remarkable educational success stories.

School Lunch Ban Outrages Birmingham Parents

Thousands of Birmingham parents are protesting a controversial new 'gated lunch' policy preventing secondary school students from leaving campus during lunch breaks, sparking debates about child safety and independence.

Birmingham schools in national top 10 for improvement

Discover how Birmingham's innovative approach to school attendance has propelled local schools into the national spotlight, with dramatic improvements placing them among the country's most enhanced educational institutions.

Ex-teacher, 77, jailed for historic school sex crimes

A retired teacher from Solihull has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of sexually abusing young boys during the 1970s and 1980s, following a courageous investigation into historical offences.

Reeves targets 'ghost children' in £1.4bn school reform

Labour's Shadow Chancellor unveils ambitious plan to tackle the attendance crisis, fund mental health support in schools, and scrap 'outdated' VAT breaks for private schools to create a fairer education system.

Car stolen with baby inside - police appeal

West Midlands Police are hunting thieves who stole a car with a baby inside from a Birmingham street. The infant was found safe minutes later after being abandoned nearby.

Historic Birmingham venue becomes music school

A landmark Birmingham music venue is set to become a state-of-the-art educational facility after planners greenlight the ambitious transformation project in the city's cultural quarter.

MP: RNLI More Than Just Emergency Service

Conservative MP Marie Goldman praises the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's vital community role beyond emergency rescues, highlighting education and prevention work.

Amazon Urgently Recalls Dangerous Item in UK

Amazon issues urgent product recall for magnetic stainless steel balls sold on its UK platform over serious safety concerns. Consumers warned to stop use immediately.

Birmingham dance school features in major Sky TV series

A talented Birmingham dance school is making waves nationwide as they feature prominently in Sky's exciting new documentary series 'Ackley Bridge', showcasing the city's exceptional performing arts talent to millions of viewers.

Valence School wins Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025

Valence School in Westerham celebrates a landmark victory at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025, recognised for their innovative mental health initiatives and comprehensive student support programmes.

Hero passenger confronts knifeman on Birmingham train

Courageous commuter Graham Moffatt risked his life to protect fellow passengers when a knifeman went on a rampage aboard a Birmingham-bound train. Read the full story of this remarkable act of bravery.

Dangerous car smell warning for UK drivers

Motorists are being warned about a potentially dangerous smell in their vehicles that could indicate serious brake problems. Experts reveal what to listen and look for to stay safe on the roads.

Birmingham 30mph petition forces council debate

A heated debate over Birmingham's 30mph speed limits intensifies as a public petition gains enough signatures to trigger an official council discussion about city-wide traffic calming measures.

Walsall man charged in knife threat case

A 28-year-old Walsall man faces multiple charges after residents were reportedly threatened with a knife during a disturbance on a residential street. Police confirm court proceedings are underway.

Family loses home in firework blaze tragedy

A Birmingham family lost everything when a firework display went horribly wrong, destroying their home and possessions just weeks before Christmas in a tragic turn of events.

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