Hayley Hanson, a teaching assistant at Brays School in Sheldon, has been named a Silver Winner and finalist in the Teaching Assistant of the Year category at the Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026.
As UK temperatures are set to hit 38C, the government advises schools not to close, recommending relaxed uniforms and extra water instead. The NEU suggests 26°C as trigger for additional measures.
Charnwood Nursery and Pre-school in Leicestershire has been named Central England Nursery of the Year by the NDNA, celebrating 25 years of excellence in early years education.
Plantsbrook School in Sutton Coldfield tells students blazers and ties are optional during the amber heatwave warning, with temperatures set to hit 34C.
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Four Birmingham-area secondary schools rank among England's top 100 in The Telegraph's new league table, with King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys at 27th.
Twelve children attending Dunstall Park Primary's nursery were refused reception places, sparking community anger and calls for an independent review into the admissions process.
As the UK braces for a heatwave with temperatures reaching 38C, questions arise over whether Birmingham schools will close. Current guidance says no, but pressure mounts for change.
Schools across the UK are relaxing uniform rules as a 4-day amber heat warning begins, with temperatures forecast to reach 38C. Here's the full list of schools making changes.
Alfie May rejoins Doncaster Rovers on a season-long loan from Huddersfield Town, expressing delight at returning to the club where he began his professional career.
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Toy Story 5 explores technology's impact on children, mirroring societal debates over screen time and cyberbullying, says columnist Susan Lee.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visited Birmingham to warn parents that 'just one day off' can have a 'bigger impact than many realise' as schools implement free breakfasts and themed competitions to combat World Cup-related truancy.
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Seven Birmingham schools have received low food hygiene ratings, with scores of 1 or 2, indicating major improvement is necessary. Inspections are conducted by local authorities.
A Midland trust has responded after parents claimed 12 nursery children at Dunstall Park Primary were denied reception places, sparking community divisions.
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A 13-year-old Birmingham schoolgirl was sentenced to three years and four months detention for a premeditated knife attack on a classmate after months of bullying and homophobia.
Lyndon School in Solihull wins Bronze Award for Making a Difference Secondary School of the Year at Pearson National Teaching Awards, with multiple staff also honoured.
Richard Leighfield, a primary school teacher in Worcester, has been banned from teaching after admitting to sexual offences involving children and making indecent images.
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy in Rochdale has been awarded Silver in the Pearson National Teaching Awards for its transformative impact on pupils and the community.
Labour government considers requiring GCSE English pass for student loans, sparking debate on access and value for money in higher education.
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Birmingham City's academy regained Category One status but struggles on the pitch, with no league debutant in two years and heavy defeats for youth teams.
12 children refused reception places at Dunstall Park Primary despite attending its nursery, causing community division and calls for independent review.
James Tuck, head of music at Mayflower High School, has been named Silver Winner for Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School at the Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026.
A school in Solihull has been nationally recognized in the prestigious Pearson Teaching Awards, celebrating excellence in education.
Students from Birmingham enjoyed a day of discovery visiting RAF museums and Shakespeare's birthplace, combining history and culture.
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The Ramsey Academy in Halstead will introduce Yondr pouches in July, requiring students to lock away phones during school hours, following strong community support.
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Aston Villa are scouting Belgian striker Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21, of Lille, with 8 goals and 5 assists last season. Contact made with reps.
Reynalds Cross School in Solihull will undergo a major transformation, adding 30 new places for SEND children, with new facilities including a hall, kitchen, and therapy rooms.
Sandwell Council has approved plans to demolish six old buildings at Perryfields Academy and replace them with a new three-storey school, with completion expected by 2029.
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Richard Amlot, with 25 years of experience, becomes headteacher of Halliford School in Shepperton from January 2027, bringing expertise from King's College School and Haberdashers'.
