Birmingham snow: Most secondary schools closed
Storm Goretti's snow has forced the closure of the vast majority of Birmingham's secondary schools. See the full list of confirmed closures and remote learning plans.
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Birmingham Schools Close After Heavy Snowfall
Heavy snow from Storm Goretti forces widespread school closures across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Get the latest list of affected schools and travel updates.
Full list of Black Country school closures due to snow
Heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti has led to widespread school closures across the Black Country for Friday, January 9. Find the full, updated list of affected schools here.
Full list of UK school closures due to snow on Friday
Hundreds of schools across England, Scotland, and Wales are closed on Friday due to heavy snow and Storm Goretti. Check the full list of closures and latest weather warnings here.
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Birmingham School Closures: Friday Snow Warning
An amber weather warning for snow and ice threatens widespread disruption across the West Midlands on Friday, January 9. Check if your child's school is closed using the official government tool.
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School Closures in West Midlands Due to Snow
Dozens of schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands are closed on Friday, January 9, 2026, due to heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti. Check the full list of closures and delayed openings here.
Storm Goretti Closes Black Country Schools: Full List
Multiple schools across the Black Country will be closed on Friday, January 9, due to heavy snow from Storm Goretti. See the full list of closures and delayed starts here.
West Midlands Schools Shut as Storm Goretti Hits
Multiple schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands are closed Friday due to heavy snow from Storm Goretti. Get the latest list of closures and safety updates here.
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Teacher banned for life after child sex abuse convictions
Peter Jenkins, a former teacher from Solihull jailed for sickening sex attacks on young girls, has been banned from the profession for life. Read the full report.
£20m New School for Oldbury as 70-Year-Old Building Fails
Sandwell Council plans a new £20m Passivhaus school in Brandhall Village to replace the structurally failing Causeway Green Primary. The 70-year-old building is the borough's worst. Read the latest.
West Midlands Schools Shut as Storm Goretti Brings Blizzard
Dozens of schools across the West Midlands are closed Thursday as Storm Goretti triggers an amber snow warning. Up to 30cm of snow could fall, causing major travel disruption. Check if your child's school is affected.
Nominate Now for Wales' 2026 Inspire! Learning Awards
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Surrey Professor Awarded Sir Eric Rideal Lifetime Honour
Professor Joseph Keddie receives the Sir Eric Rideal Award for his distinguished career in colloid science. He will deliver a keynote lecture in April 2026. Registration is now open.
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All Brentwood Trust Schools Rated Good or Outstanding
Discovery Educational Trust in Brentwood celebrates a milestone as all its schools achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, transforming former struggling schools. Read the inspiring turnaround story.
Trial Set Over Nursery Death of 14-Month-Old Boy
The owner of Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley will stand trial in April over the death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda in 2022. A worker has already admitted manslaughter.
Teacher Strikes: 20 Schools Hit Over 9 Days in Jan 2026
NEU members at Arthur Terry Learning Partnership confirm nine days of strike action in January 2026, affecting 20 schools. Parents warned of disruption and possible closures.
Last-Minute UCAS Support for Birmingham Students
University of Derby offers exclusive personal statement advice days before the UCAS deadline. Open Day on 10 Jan provides crucial support for Birmingham applicants.
UK School Closures List for Wednesday Due to Snow
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, due to severe snow and ice. Check the full list of closures in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England.
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Midlands teachers confirm nine-day strike over job cuts
Teachers at 20 schools across the West Midlands will strike for nine days in January amid a redundancy dispute. The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership confirms disruption is expected. Read the full story.
Birmingham Schools Face Closures as Storm Goretti Hits UK
Storm Goretti threatens more UK school closures after 1,000+ shut Tuesday. Check if your child's school in Birmingham is affected with our guide.
Teachers banned for child abuse keep pensions
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Staffordshire school closures due to snow - full list
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School relaunches acting courses
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School announces new foundation courses one year after pausing undergraduate training. Applications close March 26 for a September start.
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Alder Coppice Primary 'rocked' by staff death
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Schools closed for safety amid freezing Black Country weather
Several schools and colleges across the Black Country remain closed due to hazardous icy conditions and snow, disrupting the post-Christmas return. Key updates on Alder Coppice Primary, Ormiston Forge Academy, Sandwell College, and Halesowen College.
School meal price rise sparks fury across UK
Outrage as school meal prices rise for the first time in nine years, hitting families in Northern Ireland and England. Experts warn of a 'massive negative impact' on children's health and education.
Full list of UK school closures due to snow
An Arctic blast forces widespread school closures across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Get the full list of affected schools and the latest Met Office forecast.
Birmingham School Closures After Snow Forecast
Hundreds of UK schools are closed as snow and ice warnings cause disruption. Check if your child's school in Birmingham is affected using the Government site.
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Government rejects four-day school week petition
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