Birmingham's Musical Future in Safe Hands with Youth Bands
Over 1,400 children in Birmingham are participating in Rocksteady's in-school rock band program, boosting confidence, academic progress, and school engagement through music education.
Category : Education
Rhyl Ladies Writing Group: Never Too Late to Start
A ladies-only creative writing group in Rhyl meets weekly to write, share, and connect, welcoming women of all ages and experience levels in a supportive environment.
Ramsgate School Trains Student Wellbeing Ambassadors
Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate has selected 12 Year 6 pupils as Thrive Ambassadors to support peer wellbeing. They are undergoing a four-week training course to promote kindness and emotional understanding across the school.
St Gregory's Primary Marks NSPCC Number Day with Maths Escape Room
St Gregory's Catholic Primary in Margate hosted an immersive maths escape room for NSPCC Number Day, engaging pupils in collaborative problem-solving and themed activities to support the charity's vital work.
Up to £12,550 Childcare Boost for Grandparents and Parents
UK families can access significant financial support through Child Benefit, Household Support Fund, HAF programme, and HRP claims, with up to £12,550 available for childcare during half term.
Chilton and Upton Schools Celebrate NSPCC Number Day 2026
Chilton Primary and Upton Junior School in Kent celebrated NSPCC Number Day 2026 with Countdown-style quizzes, creative costumes, and maths activities, raising funds for charity.
Wrexham Apprentice Chosen for International Humanitarian Project in Ghana
Georgia Ellams, a first-year Airbus Degree Apprentice at Coleg Cambria, has been selected as one of only 20 young people in the UK to represent the country on a Scouts of the World Award project in Ghana this Christmas.
Claim Your Child Trust Fund: HMRC Urges Action
HMRC urges young people in England to claim unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth £2,242 on average during National Apprenticeship Week, with 758,000 accounts still unclaimed.
Apprentices Shaping Britain's Motorways
National Highways opens 44 apprenticeship roles across civil engineering, project management and data science, with current apprentices sharing their transformative career journeys.
Record School Musical Sees 130+ Students in Mary Poppins Jr
St John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford stages its largest ever production with 105 cast members from Years 7 to 13, showcasing a surge in drama participation and curriculum development.
Teacher Jailed for Abusing Students in Plymouth
Anthony Redmond, 54, has been sentenced to three years and nine months for sexual offences against two 16-year-old schoolgirls while teaching in Plymouth.
Best Kids Games for Half Term Entertainment
Discover creative and educational Amazon games perfect for keeping children busy during the half-term break, from dinosaur sand art to Lego building sets.
Chatten School Seeks Tutors for Autistic Children in Witham
Chatten Free School in Witham, Essex, is calling for compassionate people to become tutors for children with autism and complex needs, offering a unique career path focused on life-changing relationships.
Martin Lewis Slams Student Loan Threshold Freeze
Money expert Martin Lewis criticises Government plans to freeze student loan repayment thresholds, warning graduates could pay £250 more annually by 2030.
Student Loan Burden Deepens as Chancellor Defends Policy
Analysis reveals how frozen repayment thresholds and high interest rates create decades-long debt for graduates, disproportionately affecting young people in cities like Birmingham.
Birmingham Term-Time Holiday Fines Hit 12,800
Birmingham parents face a sharp rise in fines for term-time holidays, with 12,800 penalties issued in 2024/25. Explore the national trend and regional disparities in school absence enforcement.
School Staff Restrain Boy in Knife Incident, Police Investigate
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a knife incident at Haute Vallée School in Jersey. Staff acted swiftly to restrain the teenager, with one pupil sustaining a minor hand injury.
Chickenshed's 'Day 1 - Big School' Fights Bullying
Chickenshed's production 'Day 1 - Big School', devised from 1,000 children's insights, uses drama to address bullying and exploitation in schools, supported by a London Freemasons grant.
HMRC: 758,000 Young People Missing Child Trust Fund Cash
HMRC urges young adults to claim matured Child Trust Funds, averaging £2,242, with 758,000 accounts unclaimed. Apprentices can use the HMRC App for employer information.
Stepping Hill Hospital Promotes Apprenticeship Benefits
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with over 217 apprentices across clinical, administrative and support roles, highlighting career development opportunities.
Parents Defy School Holiday Fines in Birmingham
Thousands of Birmingham parents face increased fines for term-time holidays but remain defiant, arguing travel offers better education than outdated school curricula.
Kineton Primary Pupils Win Choir Competition and Perform Nationally
Pupils from Kineton Green Primary School celebrate dual musical triumphs with a national Young Voices performance and victory in the Touchwood Christmas Choir Competition.
Nursery 'Top-Up' Fees Banned from Monday
Nurseries across England are now prohibited from charging parents sneaky extra fees for government-funded childcare hours. The Labour government crackdown aims to protect families from hidden costs.
Oaklands College Wins Triple Marketing Awards
Oaklands College in Hertfordshire celebrates winning three awards at the College Marketing Network Awards for website development, innovation, and communications.
Dudley Students Below National Averages in Maths and English
Dudley Council's education report reveals local pupils are scoring below national averages in GCSE English and maths, though improvements are noted in key stage two results.
44 New Free Breakfast Clubs Launch in Birmingham Schools
Forty-four Birmingham primary schools will launch free breakfast clubs in April, part of a national scheme now reaching over 300,000 children across England.
West Midlands School Holiday Fines: Full List
New data reveals thousands of parents across the West Midlands have been fined for taking children on term-time holidays, with Dudley recording the highest rate of penalties per pupil.
Private School Parents Hit by Fee Payment Scams
Parents of private school students are being warned about sophisticated fraud schemes targeting fee payments, with average losses of £3,200 and some families losing up to £10,000.
New Stafford Primary School Opens with Two Year Groups
Burleyfields Primary School has opened in Stafford, initially welcoming nursery and reception pupils. The school will expand annually alongside the local community, offering 420 places and modern facilities.
Schoolboy Charged After Teacher Stabbed at School
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article following an alleged stabbing of a teacher at Milford Haven School in Pembrokeshire.
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