West Brom keeper O'Leary earns Ireland call after fine form
Max O'Leary has been rewarded for his strong performances at West Brom with an end-of-season call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad for a training camp and friendly against Grenada.
Category : Education
Hogarth Primary School Sees Record First-Choice Applications
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood receives 27 first-choice applications for 30 Reception places, up from 22 last year, reflecting its transformation from Requires Improvement to Outstanding and Good Ofsted ratings.
Loughborough Grammar pupils win coding competition
Two Year 10 pupils from Loughborough Grammar School have won the Perse Coding Team Challenge, scoring a perfect 120 points and beating around 3,000 teams across the UK.
Brentwood School Unveils New Welcoming Reception Area
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood has transformed its reception area after being rated Good by Ofsted, following a period of improvement under new leadership.
West Brom's Souleyman Mandey: Debut and Morrison's Praise
Souleyman Mandey, a 20-year-old midfielder, made his senior debut for West Brom against Sheffield Wednesday. James Morrison praised his hard work and challenged him to push for more first-team action.
Schools Warn Parents of Fines from May for Term-Time Holidays
Parents face fines from headteachers as term-time holidays begin. Birmingham City Council issued 11,605 fines between May 2025 and January 2026.
Walsall school earns top Ofsted 'exceptional' ratings
Reedswood E-ACT Primary Academy in Walsall becomes the first West Midlands school to achieve 'exceptional' Ofsted ratings under the new inspection framework.
Jet2 only UK airline with fully funded pilot training
Jet2 is the only UK airline offering a fully funded pilot training programme, investing £100,000 per engineer, and calls on government to keep holidays affordable.
Birmingham Primary Named School of the Year
Lea Forest Primary Academy in Kitts Green has been named Midlands School of the Year by The Sunday Times, ranking 10th nationally out of 20,000 schools.
Birmingham School Gets Rare 'Exceptional' Ofsted Rating (05.05.2026)
North Birmingham Academy in Erdington achieves rare 'exceptional' Ofsted rating after transforming from troubled school to educational beacon with strict new measures.
School Uniform Law Could Save Families £1,000
From September 1, new measures including a cap on branded uniform items, free breakfast clubs, and expanded free school meals could save families up to £1,000 a year.
Lindsworth School Urgent Repairs Approved Over Safety Fears
Birmingham Council approves £5m for fire doors and roof at Lindsworth School. Opposition councillors express concern over deferred maintenance leading to high costs.
NatWest launches investment education for teens born 2010-2012
NatWest rolls out investment education module for 14-16-year-olds, aiming to boost financial confidence and address the UK investment gap. Over half of adults wish they had learned earlier.
Morrison on Gilchrist Start and Quality Lacking in Defeat
James Morrison explains why he recalled Alfie Gilchrist for his rare start, but admits West Brom 'lacked quality' in the 2-1 final-day loss at Sheffield Wednesday.
Postgrads Using Housing Deposits to Pay Student Loans
Students are using housing deposit savings to pay off student loans as high interest rates cause debt to balloon, with rates capped at 6% from 2026.
Newbridge School Wins NSPCC Number Day Art Prize
Newbridge School in Caerphilly wins a maths-themed wall art installation for NSPCC Number Day, celebrating the connection between numeracy and daily life.
Wolverhampton Uni axes English courses, staff at risk
The University of Wolverhampton is dropping multiple English courses, putting half of department staff at risk of redundancy. The UCU criticizes the move, citing reduced student choice and impact on working-class access to arts education.
Cranwell School Book Supports Military Children
Cranwell Primary School, with pupils and staff, wrote 'Friends Forever' to help military children transition between schools, dedicated to former pupil Darcy Grace Standeven.
Half of Parents Feel Unsupported by Society: Study
A new study reveals that fathers value caregiving more than ever but face economic and social barriers. Many lack workplace support, and traditional beliefs persist.
Ofsted on Moseley School: Special Measures Explained
Ofsted places Moseley School and Sixth Form in special measures, citing failure in curriculum, teaching, and leadership. School accepts findings and begins improvements.
Teacher Admits Harmful Thoughts About Adopted Baby
A teacher on trial for murder and sexual abuse of his adopted baby told a colleague he had harmful thoughts about drowning or suffocating the child, a court heard.
Baby Show Returns to NEC Birmingham for May 2026
The Baby Show, sponsored by Pampers, returns to NEC Birmingham from May 8-10, 2026. Features 350+ brands, expert talks, buggy testing, and exclusive deals for expectant and new parents.
Brentwood School Wins Career Education Award
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood has won a Best Practice Award at the Healthy Schools Festival for its Aspirations Week, which introduces pupils to diverse career options.
Four West Brom Youngsters Sign Pro Deals
West Bromwich Albion has awarded professional contracts to four academy stars: Harry French, George Shaw, Antonio Perkins, and Maxwell Moses, securing their futures until 2028.
Rob Edwards: Major Wolves squad overhaul needed
Wolves boss Rob Edwards admits the squad needs significant changes this summer as they prepare for Championship football, but he plans to keep key players.
£3.7m Birmingham SEN School Facility Approved
Birmingham City Council approves £3.7m SEN facility at Prince Albert High School to create 56 places, addressing urgent need for local SEND capacity and reducing out-of-city placements.
Urgent fire safety works at Birmingham school spark concern
Birmingham councillors express concern and disappointment as £2.49m urgent fire safety and roof works approved for Lindsworth School, which supports children with special needs.
HMRC Urges Parents to Extend Child Benefit by 31 August
HMRC reminds parents of 16-19-year-olds to extend Child Benefit claims if teens continue education or training. Act by 31 August via HMRC app or GOV.UK.
April 28 Quiz: Elvis, Shakespeare, Michael Caine
Test your knowledge with today's quiz: Elvis's first movie, Shakespeare's shortest play, Michael Caine's Oscar wins, and more.
Ofsted New Ratings: West Midlands Schools Mixed
Ofsted's new inspection ratings reveal mixed results for West Midlands schools, with E-ACT North Birmingham Academy achieving 'exceptional' and Moseley School facing 'urgent improvement'.
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