Black Country Schools Shut Due to Snow

Multiple primary schools and a college in the Black Country are closed or delayed on Monday, January 5, 2026, due to hazardous snow and ice. Check the latest updates for parents.

UK Snow Causes Widespread School Closures

A major snowstorm has forced hundreds of schools across the UK to close on Monday, January 5, 2026. Check the full list of affected schools in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

MPs to debate four-day school week petition

MPs will debate a petition signed by thousands demanding a four-day school week to tackle teacher burnout. The government opposes the move, citing childcare and economic impacts.

Five West Midlands Teachers Banned for Misconduct

Five teachers from Birmingham and the West Midlands have been indefinitely banned from the classroom following proven misconduct, including inappropriate contact with pupils. Read the full details.

24-Hour Deadline for £7,500 Free Childcare

Families across England have just one day left to apply for 30 hours of free weekly childcare worth up to £7,500. Learn the eligibility criteria and how to secure funding for 2026.

Free Brain Games Magazine in Sunday Mercury

Get a free 24-page Brain Games for Adults magazine inside the Sunday Mercury. Packed with puzzles to boost memory and sharpen thinking, it's the perfect New Year brain workout. Pick up your copy!

Birmingham primary school named among UK's top 10

Lea Forest Primary Academy in Birmingham's Kitts Green has transformed from an Ofsted 'requires improvement' rating to being ranked among Britain's top 10 primary schools. Discover the school's 'secret to success'.

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