Walsall Council Pays £2.4k for Education Failures
A Walsall mother receives £2,400 compensation after the council failed to deliver essential special education provision outlined in her child's EHCP plan.
A Walsall mother receives £2,400 compensation after the council failed to deliver essential special education provision outlined in her child's EHCP plan.
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership reveals a £9 million deficit, with DfE loans and strict conditions. A six-stage plan aims to avoid compulsory redundancies while addressing financial pressures.
Uniformed Public Service learners at Coleg Cambria Deeside have raised £2,911 for the Royal British Legion after 30+ hours of volunteering across Flintshire.
A complimentary conference for Birmingham school music teachers will focus on networking, sharing ideas, and supporting children's musical journeys from primary to secondary education.
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RecommendedFour students from St James' Catholic High School in Cheadle Hulme have triumphed in a real-world cyber security competition, developing an innovative age verification app for social media platforms.
Over 500 new free breakfast clubs will launch across West Midlands schools in April 2026, joining existing schemes to serve 300,000+ children daily before lessons.
Outwood Academy Hemsworth pays tribute to Iain Booker, a cornerstone teacher who died suddenly from a brain injury after nearly three decades of service.
A Midland university has expressed devastation after a student was fatally stabbed just yards from campus. Police are investigating the incident which occurred in Leicester city centre.
Pupils at Four Dwellings Primary Academy in Quinton have gained essential financial literacy through interactive HSBC workshops, learning about earning, saving, spending and budgeting through engaging activities.
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RecommendedOver 500 new free breakfast clubs will open in Birmingham schools in April 2026, expanding the programme to 1,250 schools and supporting over 300,000 children across England.
A murder investigation is underway after a student was stabbed near De Montfort University in Leicester. Police have arrested an 18-year-old man and are appealing for witnesses.
A group of Chase High School Sixth Form media studies students from Westcliff-on-Sea visited the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London to enhance their understanding of professional film production techniques.
A Year 5 pupil at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood won a raffle to become headteacher for a day, taking on duties from gate welcomes to Spanish lessons.
Discover Explorers Play Village in Sutton Coldfield, a new play centre where children engage in role-play activities like being bakers or doctors, with hidden writing and STEM learning integrated into fun sessions for families.
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RecommendedA nostalgic journey through vintage photographs capturing school life in Birmingham and the West Midlands during the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing classrooms, playgrounds, and daily routines.
Heather Woolley and Natalie Snell launch Explorers Play Village in Sutton Coldfield, blending imaginative role-play with STEM and writing skills for children aged 0-8.
Step back in time with a collection of vintage photographs showcasing school life in Birmingham and the West Midlands during the 1970s and 1980s. These nostalgic images capture classrooms, playgrounds, and daily routines from a bygone educational era.
Student loan interest payments have surged to 8%, with experts calling the system 'broken' and likening it to a 'shady tax scam' affecting millions of graduates.
Dunky's Day Nursery & Forest School in Warrington invites families to an Open Day on February 10 and a February half-term Holiday Club from February 16 to 20, showcasing nature-led learning.
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RecommendedFormer American footballer Jim Roberson, known as the Discipline Coach, captivated Year 11 pupils at Mayflower High School in Billericay during a special Revision Week, offering vital strategies to boost exam performance and motivation.
The University of Cambridge announces the 2026 Cambridge Festival, featuring over 350 free events exploring AI, climate change, and societal challenges with high-profile speakers.
Loughborough High School's Year 10 netball team clinched the county championship, while the Year 8 squad secured silver at the Team Leicestershire finals, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork.
Primary school children in Blaenavon have created and buried a time capsule to celebrate 25 years of their town's UNESCO World Heritage status, featuring artwork and personal reflections.
Over 300,000 children will receive free breakfast clubs from April, saving parents £450 annually. The government urges more primary schools to apply.
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RecommendedThe Department for Education announces the expansion of free breakfast clubs to 500 additional primary schools from April, targeting disadvantaged areas and benefiting 300,000 pupils.
The National Education Union has secured an agreement with Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, ending strikes and protecting staff from compulsory redundancies while increasing school funding.
Year 12 and 13 students at Abbey College Manchester demonstrated entrepreneurial flair by raising over £1,250 for multiple charities through innovative business plans and fundraising activities.
Talented young vocalists from Duncombe School in Hertford have claimed the Prep School Choir of the Year title at the Haileybury Choral Competition, impressing judges with a spiritual rendition.
A primary school teacher from Nottingham has been banned indefinitely from teaching after being found drinking alcohol during lessons and under the influence while working with pupils.
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RecommendedOfsted has introduced a comprehensive new grading framework for schools, replacing single-word ratings with detailed report cards across multiple educational areas.