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.
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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.
Schools Urged to Combine Inset Days for Affordable Holidays
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.
Student Loan System Taxes Ambition, Punishes Poor Youth
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 Funds Youth Access to Top Universities
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.
School Swimathon Funds Brain Tumour Research in Memory of Joshua
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.
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Free Art & Design Club for Teens in Dover
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.
GBBO Winner Nadiya Hussain Quits Teaching Job Over Health
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 Inspires Pupils with Aspirations Week
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood held Aspirations Week, featuring art projects and career talks to encourage pupils to dream big and explore diverse professions.
Teacher's 'Weird' Messages Lead to Professional Conduct Finding
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.
HMRC's Three-Month Warning for £2,000 Childcare Claims
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.
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Teacher Banned for Sex with Pupil and Lying to School
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.
Young Councillors Inspired by Parliament Visit to Drive Change
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.
World Book Day Authors Inspire Hull Children at Library
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.
World Book Day Event at Leigh Library with Author and Illustrator
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.
MP Urges Families to Have Say on SEND Reforms
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.
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World Book Day Author Event at Mablethorpe Library
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 Shortlisted Nine Times for Nursing Awards
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 Rules: 270,000 Fewer Children Get EHCPs
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.
Student Loan Freeze May Add £9,300 to Graduate Debt Repayments
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.
Graduate Gets £120 Student Loan Refund, Urges Checks
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.
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Tories Vow to Scrap Interest on Student Loans in England
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces plan to abolish interest on Plan 2 student loans, calling it an unfair debt trap, while Labour prioritizes maintenance grants.
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