Wolverhampton GP Creates Activity Book to Reduce Screen Time
Dr Hassan Ashraf, a Wolverhampton GP, created Alphabet Animals activity book to help parents reduce children's screen time and develop motor skills.
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Child Benefit Claim Boosts State Pension Automatically
Claiming Child Benefit from HMRC can automatically boost your State Pension through National Insurance credits, helping fill gaps in your record. Parents are urged to claim even if they opt out of payments.
Rent a Room Scheme Raises Tax-Free Allowance to £20,070
HMRC's Rent a Room scheme allows homeowners to earn up to £7,500 tax-free, boosting their personal allowance to £20,070. The standard allowance is £12,570.
North Birmingham Academy Gets Exceptional Ofsted Rating
North Birmingham Academy is the only secondary school in Birmingham to receive an 'exceptional' Ofsted rating, praised for trailblazing attendance methods and high standards.
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Football Fever Inspires Reading and Writing at School
Professional footballer and author Seth Burkett visited Chase High School in Westcliff to inspire Year 7 and 8 students with his Football Goat series, boosting literacy and creativity.
Founder of School for Autistic Children Steps Down
Adam Dean, who opened Chatten Free School for children with autism and complex needs, is leaving after five years, having recently received his own autism and ADHD diagnosis.
Woodend School Expands Leadership for New Secondary
Woodend Farm School in Witham appoints Danielle O'Neill as assistant headteacher as it prepares to open a secondary school in Great Baddow for 15 students, expanding its specialist SEND provision.
Scott Sellars explains Birmingham City U-turn and push plan
Scott Sellars has returned to coaching as Birmingham City's Senior Pathway to Professional and Under-21s Coach, aiming to develop elite players and improve the academy's performance.
Schools Fine Parents for Breaking Holiday Rule from Monday
From Monday, schools will fine parents for taking term-time holidays, with penalties up to £80 per child. Headteachers warn ignoring rules won't be tolerated despite financial savings.
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Free Holiday Clubs Return to Birmingham Summer 2026
Birmingham's Bring it on Brum! programme offers hundreds of free holiday clubs with meals for eligible children. Bookings open June 29.
Scott Sellars: Wolves rise, Man City connection and Blues teens
Scott Sellars appointed Birmingham City under-21s coach. The 60-year-old brings experience from Man City, Wolves, and Al Jazira, aiming to improve Blues' Premier League 2 performance.
Birmingham City Appoint Scott Sellars as U21s Coach
Birmingham City have appointed Scott Sellars, former Wolves and Al Jazira sporting director, as Senior Pathway to Professional and Under-21s Coach, aiming to strengthen their academy after a tough Premier League 2 season.
Children's Parliament meets at Nottingham Council House
Over 80 primary pupils from 38 Flying High Partnership schools met at Nottingham's Council House to share plans for implementing 'Children's Characteristics' like aspiration and resilience.
Europe and China Must Shift from AI Rivalry to Cooperation
Europe and China need to move from tech rivalry to constructive engagement in AI, focusing on shared governance, safety standards, and global cooperation to harness AI benefits.
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Six Birmingham City players to watch in pre-season
Birmingham City begin pre-season next week. Six players, including Ryan Allsop and Kyogo Furuhashi, have futures to secure or starting spots to claim.
DfE Confirms Mobile Phone Ban in All Schools from Monday
The Department for Education confirms a new statutory mobile phone ban in all state-funded schools in England from 29 June 2026, making existing guidance legal.
Digital exclusion hits 90% of low-income disabled families
Nine in ten families with disabled children on low incomes are digitally excluded, with many cutting back on essentials to afford internet, new research from Family Fund reveals.
Starmer Road Safety Plan: Mandatory Eye Tests for Over-70s
Outgoing PM Keir Starmer's road safety strategy introduces mandatory eyesight tests for drivers over 70, with failures leading to licence revocation and driving bans.
Birmingham Nurse Suspended Over Offensive Social Media Posts
Tina Patricia Orbell, a Birmingham NHS nurse, has been suspended for six months after sharing offensive social media posts including 'stop the boats' and 'deport them all', a misconduct panel ruled.
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Edge Hill Research in Global Biodiversity Report
Edge Hill University's Dr. Sven Batke and team feature in the State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2026 report, highlighting AI and digitization in conservation.
Wednesbury School Closes Early After Free Lunch
A Wednesbury primary school will close early tomorrow after providing a free lunch for all pupils, citing unforeseen circumstances.
West Brom learn start date after EFL Cup draw
West Bromwich Albion will begin their 2025/26 Championship season at home to Middlesbrough on August 9, after the EFL Cup first round draw paired them with Fleetwood Town.
Lydia Bright Slams School Closures in Heatwave as 'Madness'
Lydia Bright criticises schools closing early during Britain's heatwave, saying it creates problems for working families. She received little notice and questions the logic.
Jessica Elizabeth Debut Novel Bloodline of the Coven Out
Nottinghamshire author Jessica Elizabeth publishes her debut romantasy novel 'Bloodline of the Coven' on June 28, inspired by Sherwood Forest, available via Waterstones and Amazon.
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West Brom Squad Reunited for Pre-Season Training
West Bromwich Albion's first-team squad returned for pre-season training, with 17 standout pictures capturing the reunion and preparations for the upcoming Championship campaign.
West Brom Fans React to Fixture Confirmation
West Bromwich Albion fans have voiced mixed reactions to the Championship fixture list, with some calling it 'brutal' and 'annoying'.
Sedgley School Fun in Sun During Red Weather Warning
Eight photos capture students enjoying sunny activities at a Sedgley school that stayed open during the UK's red weather warning for extreme heat, highlighting safety measures.
West Brom's 2026/27 Championship Fixture List Released
West Bromwich Albion's complete 2026-27 Championship fixture schedule has been announced, featuring key derbies against Aston Villa and Wolves.
Wolves 2026/27 Championship Fixture List Released
Wolverhampton Wanderers' full 2026/27 Championship fixture list has been announced, with the season starting at home against Burnley on August 8, 2026.
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Lydia Bright Sparks Debate Over Heatwave School Closures
Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright calls heatwave school closures 'madness,' dividing opinion as UK temperatures break records and thousands of schools shut.
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