Brentwood Pupils Explore Robotics and AI for Future Learning
Young digital leaders at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood are pioneering new tech initiatives, including robotics and AI, after a research trip to the Bett Show in London.
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Sixth Formers Celebrated for Perfect Attendance at Breakfast
Year 12 and 13 students from Chase High School in Westcliff-on-Sea were treated to a celebratory breakfast at Toby Carvery for achieving top attendance levels since September, highlighting the link between attendance and academic success.
Brentwood Pupils Experience Great Fire of London in 1666 Workshop
Year 1 pupils at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood immersed themselves in history with a hands-on workshop recreating life during the Great Fire of London, learning traditional crafts and historical skills.
School Restaurant Staff Retires After 36 Years at Cockshut Hill
Sandra Smyth has retired from her role in the school restaurant at Cockshut Hill School after 36 years of dedicated service, having joined in 1989. She served meals to generations of learners and was celebrated with gifts from the school community.
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Audiobooks: Cheating or Effective Learning for Kids?
New research shows 40% of parents see audiobooks as cheating, but experts argue they boost vocabulary and empathy in children aged 3-12.
School Lockdown After Fake Workman Enters Grounds
Norton Canes High School implemented a precautionary lockdown after an unidentified man posing as a workman entered the grounds. Police conducted thorough checks and confirmed the site was safe.
Student Wins National Award for Sensory Processing Disorder Jewellery
Mari Lois Williams from Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor has won the Creativity Prize at the WJEC Innovation Awards 2025 for designing multi-purpose jewellery to support individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder, showcasing innovative accessibility solutions.
University Suspends Student Over Explicit Online Video
A student at Nottingham Trent University has been suspended after sharing an explicit video online. The university is investigating whether the footage violates its code of conduct.
Redrow Funds Football Kits for Goldwyn School in Ashford
Redrow South East has donated new football kits to Goldwyn School in Ashford through its Community Fund, supporting 25 students with special education needs and disabilities for the second year in a row.
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Wolverhampton School Doubles SEND Spaces with £1.5m
Ormiston NEW Academy in Wolverhampton will increase its SEND resource base from 20 to 40 places by 2028, as part of a £1.5m council-funded project to meet rising demand for specialist education.
New SEN School Approved in Walsall's Historic Building
A new Special Educational Needs school for 40 pupils aged 11-16 has been approved in Walsall town centre, converting a historic Victorian property into a modern educational facility with sensory rooms and outdoor spaces.
MP Launches School Debate Project for Youth Engagement
Mike Tapp MP initiates 'Tapp into Politics,' a secondary school debate series in Dover and Deal, aiming to make politics accessible and thoughtful for students through real discussions.
Birmingham School Strike Crisis at Breaking Point
A bitter dispute at Colebourne Primary School in Hodge Hill has reached a critical juncture, with 15 strike days already completed and nine more planned before Easter. Parents express exhaustion as negotiations continue.
Solihull School's Dramatic Turnaround Praised by Ofsted
Smith's Wood Academy in north Solihull has undergone a rapid transformation, with Ofsted inspectors praising significant improvements in attendance, behavior, and leadership after previous struggles with bullying and truancy.
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West Midlands Schools Among First to Get New Ofsted 'Strong' Rating
Three schools in the West Midlands have become some of the first in the region to receive the new 'strong standard' rating under Ofsted's revamped inspection system, which replaces single-word grades with detailed area assessments.
Schools Warn Over 'Red v Blue' Social Media Fight Trend
Walsall Studio School alerts parents about a dangerous social media trend encouraging organized fights between pupils from different schools, which has spread from London to the West Midlands.
School Lockdown After Threatening Calls, Police on Scene
Maesydderwen Comprehensive School in Ystradgynlais was placed in lockdown following threatening phone calls. Police confirmed attendance, with no injuries reported and all pupils safe.
Library Blood Pressure Monitor Saves Man's Life in Essex
A man from Billericay credits Essex Libraries' free blood pressure monitoring scheme with saving his life after detecting a dangerously high heart rate, leading to urgent hospital treatment and medication.
Parents Under £100k Urged to Claim £2,000 Childcare Boost
HMRC is encouraging working parents with combined incomes below £100,000 to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare, which can provide up to £2,000 annually per child to help cover childcare costs.
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Birmingham School Strikes Trigger Parent Protests Over Education
Parents at Colebourne Primary School in Hodge Hill are protesting alongside teachers' strikes, warning pupils face just eight full days of learning this term amid a pay dispute with Birmingham City Council.
Birmingham Primary Schools in UK Top 100 List
Three Birmingham primary schools have been named among the top 100 in the entire United Kingdom, with Lea Forest Primary achieving a remarkable top 10 position.
Edge Hill Hosts Lancashire Cyber Education Week for Youth
Edge Hill University welcomed over 10,000 young people for Lancashire Cyber Partnership's third annual Cyber Education Week. Students participated in cyber-themed activities and explored career opportunities in the fast-growing cyber ecosystem.
Retail Discounts for Teachers and Education Staff
A scheme called Discounts For Teachers provides significant savings at brands like IKEA, Charlotte Tilbury, and Nike for all education sector employees, including support staff and volunteers.
Boy, 4, 'Heartbroken' at School Attendance Party Exclusion
A four-year-old boy at Holyhead Primary Academy was left upset after watching classmates with perfect attendance enjoy an ice-cream party he couldn't join, sparking debate about reward systems.
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Headteacher Warns of 'School War' in Sutton Coldfield
A headteacher in Sutton Coldfield has alerted parents about social media messages encouraging pupils to gather in the town centre for a planned 'school war' after classes.
Handsworth Grammar Praised by Good School Guide for Excellence
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys in Birmingham receives high praise from the Good School Guide for its curriculum, student care, and community ethos.
James Stanley Hey's 1942 Solar Radio Astronomy Discovery
In 1942, physicist James Stanley Hey detected unusual radar interference during WWII, later identified as solar radio waves from a sunspot, founding solar radio astronomy.
SEND System Overhaul: New Legal Rights for Children
Radical government plans to reform special educational needs and disabilities support have received a cautious welcome from leading charities, promising new legal entitlements for over a million children.
Chase High School Anti-Racism Assemblies Promote Inclusion
Chase High School in Westcliff held assemblies and staff training sessions on racism and unconscious bias, urging the entire school community to reflect on language and challenge bias to ensure all members feel respected and supported.
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Starmer to Reform Student Loans, Distancing from Reeves
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to make student loan repayments fairer, contrasting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves' stance on freezing repayment thresholds, amid debates on university funding.
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