Top West Midlands Schools Thrive in Poverty Area
Two primary schools in Walsall, Goldsmith Primary Academy and Reedswood E-ACT Academy, have received exceptional Ofsted ratings despite being in one of the UK's worst child poverty areas.
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Nursing Lecturer Wins National Award for Emergency Simulation
Danielle Dunne, Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the University of Derby, won 'University Educator of the Year' at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2026 for leading a large-scale 'rave' emergency simulation.
Review of 'Hidden' Nursery Fees Launched
Education Secretary orders review into hidden nursery fees after parents report being charged extra for free childcare hours, with many dipping into savings.
Banning Under-16s From Social Media Treats Symptoms
Journalist Susan Lee argues that banning under-16s from social media is ineffective; instead, tech giants should be regulated to protect children from harmful content and addiction.
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Birmingham pupils tell PM: Ban social media companies, not children
Birmingham schoolchildren urge PM Starmer to regulate social media companies instead of banning under-16s, citing addictive and hateful content online.
Cardinal Wiseman School Gets Top Ofsted Grades in Birmingham
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School in Kingstanding receives 'strong standard' ratings in five areas from Ofsted, with inspectors praising pupils' 'impeccable' behaviour.
Bob Harris Steps Down from BBC Radio 2 Shows Due to Cancer
Bob Harris, 80, steps down from BBC Radio 2's Sounds Of The 70s and Country Show due to prostate cancer spread to his spine, calling it one of the hardest decisions of his life.
Younger State Pensioners Get £44 Monthly Boost in June
Younger state pensioners receive an extra £44 per month in June as the new State Pension rises by £11 weekly due to the Triple Lock policy.
Student wins scholarship for transport app Snict
Luke Chadwick, a 21-year-old computer science student at Edge Hill University, won a prestigious scholarship for developing Snict, a transport app that helps students track bus services.
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Birmingham Headteacher on Ofsted Progress Visit
Headteacher of Star King Solomon Academy in Birmingham welcomes Ofsted recognition of improvements after being rated inadequate 18 months ago.
Ofsted Awards 'Strong Standard' to Birmingham Schools
Ofsted has awarded new 'strong standard' ratings to several schools in Birmingham and the West Midlands, reflecting strong performance in key areas under the updated inspection framework.
North Birmingham Academy Gets Rare 'Exceptional' Ofsted Rating
North Birmingham Academy is the only secondary school in Birmingham to receive an 'exceptional' rating from Ofsted for its trailblazing attendance strategies.
Student Loan Inquiry as Third Say Degree Not Worth It
An inquiry into England's student loan system has been launched by MPs amid a survey showing 34% believe a university degree is not worth the cost, the highest level of scepticism on record.
Leeds City College Secures New Campus for 1,500 Students
Leeds City College acquires Livingstone House at Leeds Dock for a new campus, creating 1,500 student places with £8m government funding. The 71,000 sqft facility will open in September 2026, initially hosting 300 health and social care students.
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Parents Face £80 Fines for Term-Time Holidays
Parents warned of fines for taking children out of school during term time for holidays, with average savings of £567 but risk of £80 penalties.
Aldi Brings Back £5 School Uniform Bundle from June 28
Aldi confirms the return of its £5 school uniform bundle from June 28, offering essential items for children aged 4-12 with a 12-month satisfaction guarantee.
Ofqual Monitors A-Level Maths Paper Marking After Complaints
Nearly 19,000 students signed a petition after Edexcel A-Level Maths Paper 1 was deemed 'impossible'. Ofqual is monitoring marking, and Pearson says grade boundaries will reflect difficulty.
Walsall Primary School Demolition Approved
Bloxwich Primary Academy in Walsall will be demolished and replaced with a new two-storey building, increasing capacity from 447 to 472 pupils, after DfE deemed it in poor condition.
1,000-Student Tower Planned for Manchester Car Park
A 38-storey tower with 1,041 student homes could replace a disused car park in Manchester, boosting the local economy by £6.7m annually.
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Nine Pupils Hospitalised After Eating Seeds at School
Nine Year 6 pupils from Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford were hospitalised as a precaution after eating seeds from trees on school grounds. All were discharged unharmed.
School Numbers Fall in West Midlands, One Area Bucks Trend
Student numbers in West Midlands schools have dropped significantly, but one area sees an increase. Find out which areas are affected and why.
Molly-Mae Hints at Newborn's Name with Tommy Fury
Molly-Mae Hague hints at her newborn's name, saying it may be mispronounced. She and Tommy Fury welcome second child, making daughter Bambi a big sister.
Sunningdale School Opens Transformed Library
Holy Trinity CE Primary School in Sunningdale has unveiled a beautifully transformed library with a two-storey treehouse, new bookcases, and a calming mural, funded by donations and Abri Homes.
I'm Drowning in £40,000 Student Debt – £7k Interest Shock
A graduate shares shock at £6,828 interest on £38,991 student loan, highlighting rising debt and financial strain for Plan 2 borrowers.
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Bob Harris Steps Down from BBC Radio 2 Over Health
Bob Harris, 80, is leaving his BBC Radio 2 shows Sounds Of The 70s and Radio 2 Country due to prostate cancer. He calls it one of the hardest decisions of his life.
Three New School Allergy Rules from Sept 2026
From September 2026, all UK schools must stock spare adrenaline auto-injectors, provide staff allergy training, and have a dedicated allergy policy. The new rules aim to save lives and reduce lost learning.
Tenby Father-Son Sci-Fi Novel Out June 2026
A casual chat over red wine between a Tenby father and son led to 'Hell Space: Revelations', a space opera launching June 28, 2026. The duo blends decades of sci-fi passion.
Ofsted Hands 'Strong' Ratings to Birmingham Schools
Ofsted has awarded 'strong standard' ratings to several Birmingham and West Midlands schools under its new inspection framework, highlighting excellence in key areas.
Brecon Library Transformed into £6m Learning Campus
The historic Ship Street Library building in Brecon has been repurposed into a new learning campus in a £6m project by Andrew Scott for NPTC Group of Colleges.
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Meet Sean Fitzgerald, the 25-year-old Irish primary school teacher and Gaelic footballer turning heads in Love Island 2026. Learn about his age, job, Instagram, and viral backstory.
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