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.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
On the Beach proposes consolidating inset days into weeks to reduce term-time absences and help families access cheaper off-peak holiday deals, amid rising fines and costs.
A new analysis reveals England's student loan system acts as a punitive graduate tax, disproportionately burdening disadvantaged youth and crushing social mobility, with Birmingham's children hit hardest.
Atom Bank has distributed over £13,000 through its Futures Fund to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds secure places at Russell Group universities, while expanding tech scholarships and internships.
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The John Lyon School is hosting a swimathon fundraiser to support Team Joshua and Brain Tumour Research, honoring a former student who died from a brain tumour at age 18. The event aims to boost funding for vital research into this deadly disease.
The National Saturday Club provides free weekly sessions for 13-16-year-olds in Dover, focusing on art and design skills development until August 2026.
Nadiya Hussain, the 2015 Great British Bake Off champion, has tearfully announced her resignation from a primary school teaching assistant role after just three months, citing severe health complications.
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood held Aspirations Week, featuring art projects and career talks to encourage pupils to dream big and explore diverse professions.
A senior teacher at Launceston College has been found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct after sending sexually-charged messages to a former pupil, though he was not barred from teaching.
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Parents earning under £100,000 can claim up to £2,000 annually per child through Tax-Free Childcare, but must reconfirm eligibility every three months to avoid payment stoppages.
A Midlands teacher has been indefinitely banned from the profession after admitting to a sexual relationship with a pupil in 2003 and lying about it to a recent employer, with a panel citing serious misconduct.
School council members from Hogarth Primary in Brentwood visited the Houses of Parliament, gaining insight into how their local efforts translate to national politics and empowering them to implement change.
Bestselling authors Christopher Lloyd and Serena Patel will host a free reading event at East Park Library in Hull to celebrate World Book Day and encourage children to discover the joy of reading for fun.
Bestselling author Christopher Lloyd and award-winning illustrator Sheena Dempsey will host a special free event at Leigh Library in Wigan next month to celebrate World Book Day and encourage children to discover the joy of reading.
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Northfield MP Laurence Turner, who had additional needs as a child, calls on Birmingham families to engage with the government's controversial SEND system overhaul consultation.
Renowned author Nathanael Lessore will visit Mablethorpe Library for a free World Book Day event on February 27, aiming to inspire young readers and combat declining reading rates among children.
Edge Hill University's School of Nursing and Midwifery has been shortlisted nine times for the Student Nursing Times Awards, often called the 'Oscars' of UK nursing. Nominations include best student experience and teaching innovation.
New SEND regulations in England will restrict education, health and care plans to children with severe or complex needs, reducing EHCPs by approximately 270,000.
Young workers on minimum wage face a potential £9,300 stealth tax increase due to Labour's freeze on student loan repayment thresholds, impacting lowest-earning graduates.
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Bridie Pearson-Jones received a £120 refund after overpaying her student loan. She urges graduates to review their balances as millions may be eligible for similar refunds amid high interest rates.
