Birmingham Term-Time Holiday Fines Hit 12,800

Birmingham parents face a sharp rise in fines for term-time holidays, with 12,800 penalties issued in 2024/25. Explore the national trend and regional disparities in school absence enforcement.

Nursery 'Top-Up' Fees Banned from Monday

Nurseries across England are now prohibited from charging parents sneaky extra fees for government-funded childcare hours. The Labour government crackdown aims to protect families from hidden costs.

West Midlands School Holiday Fines: Full List

New data reveals thousands of parents across the West Midlands have been fined for taking children on term-time holidays, with Dudley recording the highest rate of penalties per pupil.

Ofsted Update on Birmingham's Beaufort School Progress

Ofsted inspectors have noted positive developments at Beaufort Special School in Hodge Hill, Birmingham, which remains in special measures but is moving in the right direction after significant leadership changes.

Teacher Faces Ban After Naked Walk in Hebburn

Andrew Peacock, a maths teacher, accepted a police caution after being seen naked on Ellison Street. A disciplinary hearing found his actions may bring the profession into disrepute.

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