A kindergarten teacher in Louisiana noticed tears on a student's face and discovered he was choking on an apple. She performed a life-saving maneuver she learned from her husband, successfully dislodging the food and saving the child's life.
Smith's Wood Academy in Solihull has achieved the title of England's most improved school, with Ofsted inspectors reporting key areas like leadership and behaviour now meeting expected standards after a remarkable turnaround from an 'inadequate' rating.
Thousands of students are opting for structured revision courses ahead of GCSE and A-level exams, with platforms like MyEdSpace offering live lessons and exam insights. Parents weigh independent study against guided support for better outcomes.
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy in Burton is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a tea party and Mass. An ex-pupil who has worked there for over 30 years shares fond memories of the school's history and community spirit.
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A primary school in Lancashire was placed in lockdown after a suspicious man approached the reception and ran onto the field, climbing a fence. Police detained him, and some pupils were left upset.
Chase High School in Westcliff-on-Sea has been removed from special measures after an Ofsted inspection praised its progress in attendance, behaviour, inclusion, leadership, and personal development.
Smith's Wood Academy in Solihull has undergone a dramatic transformation, becoming England's most improved school after being in special measures just three years ago.
Waseley Hills High School in Rubery, Birmingham, closed on March 23, 2026, due to an ongoing incident involving reports of a man with a knife, as confirmed by police and school authorities.
Two schools in Rubery were placed on lockdown after reports of a man with a knife, but police confirmed it was a construction worker safely disposing of scissors found outside.
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A teacher at a £30,000-a-year boarding school has been banned indefinitely after repeatedly telling a pupil 'I love you' and sending inappropriate messages.
Five Birmingham schools have been recognized in a national ranking of the best state secondary schools in the UK, highlighting educational excellence in the region.
Several schools in the West Midlands have been awarded the new 'strong standard' rating by Ofsted following a major overhaul of the inspection system that replaces one-word judgments with detailed area assessments.
Pupils at Lifton Community Academy are enjoying new chicks that arrived during British Science Week, providing hands-on animal experiences, life cycle education, and responsibility development, especially benefiting nurture groups and SEND pupils.
A primary school teacher from Edisford Primary School in Clitheroe has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after admitting to sending sexually explicit content from school premises while children were present.
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Several Birmingham schools are closing on March 19 and 20, 2026, to allow pupils and staff to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. A list of confirmed closures includes Bordesley Green Girls' College and Ark Boulton Academy.
Multiple Birmingham schools will close this week as students and staff observe Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Dates vary based on moon sightings, with closures confirmed for March 19-20, 2026.
Warren Farm Primary School in Kingstanding received a zero-star food hygiene rating in January, but parents were only informed over a month later after a reinspection upgraded it to five stars.
Several comprehensive schools in the West Midlands, including St Paul's School for Girls in Edgbaston, have been celebrated in the Sunday Times 2026 rankings for being among the top 300 in the entire country.
A schoolgirl stabbed at Thorpe St Andrew School has spoken out on social media, revealing she didn't know her attacker. The incident triggered a three-hour lockdown with armed police response.
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Midlands schools receive new inspection grades as Ofsted overhauls its system, replacing one-word ratings with detailed area assessments for a fairer evaluation.
Nationwide Building Society introduces a national accreditation for primary and secondary school teachers to boost financial education, developed with Visa, aiming to enhance money skills for children.
Brockington College in Enderby launches review after upsetting incident where students fell during exit, causing a backlog and pushing at PE gates.
Roger Towersey, a geography teacher, has been indefinitely barred from teaching after sending money to a former student and spending £1,000 on fast food for vulnerable pupils.
Mayflower High School in Billericay has seen a dramatic surge in student involvement after introducing drama to the curriculum, with over 100 students auditioning for a production of Oliver Junior.
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Pupils at Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood dressed as Roald Dahl characters and enjoyed book-themed activities, continuing a tradition of grand World Book Day events after a positive Ofsted report.
Market Field School in Elmstead Market is working towards the Rainbow Flag Award, launching a Pride Club and reviewing its curriculum to celebrate diversity and support LGBTQ+ pupils.
LIPA School in Liverpool was closed after receiving bomb and harm threats, with police investigating similar malicious communications at multiple schools across Merseyside.
A 47-year-old teacher from a Birmingham primary school has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault involving a child. The school confirms the teacher is not currently working while police investigations continue.
Science instructor Ramesh Mal has been prohibited from teaching after a panel found he engaged in repeated violent behaviour against women, including an attack during lockdown.
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Erdington Academy reassures parents after two arrests over fabricated social media posts encouraging violence between rival schools. Police confirm no actual incidents reported despite online trend.
