Graduates Demand Student Loan Reform Amid High Interest
Former university students are calling for urgent government action on student loan repayments, with interest rates described as 'criminal' and thresholds frozen until 2030.
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St Paul's School for Girls Named Top Midlands Comprehensive
St Paul's School for Girls in Edgbaston has been crowned the best comprehensive school in the Midlands, topping the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 list with an outstanding Ofsted rating.
Liverpool AI Spinout Apoello Gets £470k Funding
University of Liverpool spinout Apoello has secured £470,000 in funding to commercialize its AI technology that aims to reduce failed experiments in materials science research.
Aldi Launches 500 Apprenticeships with £12+ Pay
Aldi announces 500 new apprenticeship roles across UK stores and warehouses, offering £12.02+ hourly wages and paid breaks, as unemployment rises to 5.2%.
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Children View AI Chatbots as Friends, Survey Finds
A new Vodafone survey shows 31% of children describe AI chatbots as friends, with experts warning of risks like emotional attachment and inaccurate advice while highlighting learning benefits.
Minister Defends Apprenticeship Reforms Amid Business Fears
Industry Minister Chris McDonald addresses fears that apprenticeship reforms could lower standards, emphasizing government commitment to quality and expanding opportunities for young people.
Students Seek £5,000 Compensation from 36 Universities Over Covid
More than 170,000 students in England and Wales are taking legal action against 36 universities, seeking £5,000 each in compensation for Covid-related disruption to their studies, following a landmark settlement with UCL.
UK Management College Targets University Status with Salford Expansion
UK Management College celebrates its tenth anniversary by opening a new campus in Salford and unveiling ambitious plans to become an independent university with its own degree-awarding powers by 2030.
Nottingham Student Carer Meets King Charles at Windsor
Danny Donnelly, a young adult carer from the University of Nottingham, attended the King's Carers Reception, discussing the challenges faced by unpaid carers in education and employment.
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Birmingham Parents Fined for Term-Time Holidays
Thousands of Birmingham parents have been fined for taking children out of school during term time for holidays, with over 11,600 penalties issued in recent months despite increased fines.
Leaving Children Home Alone: NSPCC Half-Term Advice
As schools break for February half-term, the NSPCC provides crucial guidance on when children can be left home alone, stressing maturity over age and safety planning.
Teacher Jailed for Sex Offences at Girls' School
A former geography teacher at a Catholic girls' school in Plymouth has been sentenced to prison for multiple sex crimes against two students, including assaults on school premises and grooming behaviour.
Student Loan Interest Hits £482 Per Second
Student loan debt interest accrued at a staggering rate of £482 per second last year, with graduates facing £15.2bn in interest while repaying only £5bn, highlighting a broken system.
Midlands Comprehensive Schools Named in Sunday Times Guide
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 highlights top comprehensive schools in the Midlands, recognizing their achievements despite facing greater challenges than selective institutions.
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Martin Lewis Slams Student Loan Threshold Freeze (14.02.2026)
Martin Lewis criticizes Chancellor Rachel Reeves for freezing student loan repayment thresholds, affecting 5.8 million graduates with debts up to £99,987.
Midlands Schools Get New Ofsted Ratings Under Updated System
Schools across the West Midlands have received new Ofsted ratings under a revamped inspection framework, with no institutions achieving the top 'exceptional' grade in the latest batch.
Free Childcare Deadline Approaching for Parents
Parents in England must apply by key term deadlines to access 30 hours of free childcare annually, with eligibility based on work hours and income thresholds.
10-Year Plan to Transform School Buildings Nationwide
A comprehensive 10-year Education Estates Strategy aims to replace crumbling classrooms with modern, inclusive facilities, backed by billions in funding and a focus on SEND inclusion bases.
Derby College Apprentices Revamp Charity Camp for National Week
Derby College Group apprentices are refurbishing Over The Wall Camp's new headquarters, creating accommodation for volunteers who support children with serious illnesses.
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Teacher Banned for Alcohol-Related School Incidents
A Huddersfield teacher has been indefinitely prohibited from teaching after admitting to attending school under the influence of alcohol on multiple occasions, with a panel citing insufficient remorse.
Edge Hill Professor Wins £350k NHS Ambulance Research Grant
Professor Paresh Wankhade from Edge Hill University's Business School has been awarded nearly £350,000 to evaluate the clinical transformation model of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust. The three-year project, in partnership with Swansea University,
Father Mentors Son in Scaffolding Apprenticeship
Jack Woodwark, 16, is training as a scaffolder under his father Steve's guidance at William Davis Homes' Garendon Park site in Loughborough, combining on-site work with college studies.
Walsall Approves £1M and 125-Year Lease for New Free School
Walsall Council has approved a £1 million contribution and a 125-year lease for a new £50 million free school on Reedswood Park woodland, the first school to open in the area in over 40 years.
Reeves Defends Student Loan Changes as 'Fair'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her student loan policy changes as fair, while Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell criticizes the interest rates as egregious.
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Ofsted Chief Urges Reform of Six-Week Summer School Holidays
The head of Ofsted, Sir Martyn Oliver, has branded the traditional six-week summer break as 'bizarre' and called for schools to consider moving or shortening it, citing low annual school attendance percentages.
Welsh Universities in £116m Financial Crisis
Latest financial accounts reveal all eight Welsh universities are operating with a collective deficit of £116 million, prompting staff reductions and strategic overhauls across the sector.
Asda Urges Government to Reverse Apprenticeship Funding Cuts
Asda is urging the government to reverse DWP rule changes that defund leadership apprenticeships for those over 21, warning it could hinder career progression and waste levy funds.
Asda Urges Labour to Rethink Apprenticeship Funding Cuts
Asda warns that proposed defunding of leadership apprenticeships could restrict career progression and harm local communities, citing £2.7m investment and 200+ colleagues trained.
Reeves Responds to 'Loan Shark' Student Loan Change Criticism
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses NUS calls to reverse student debt repayment changes, defending threshold freezes as necessary tough choices.
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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.
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