Schools Warn Over 'Red v Blue' Social Media Fight Trend
Walsall Studio School alerts parents about a dangerous social media trend encouraging organized fights between pupils from different schools, which has spread from London to the West Midlands.
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School Lockdown After Threatening Calls, Police on Scene
Maesydderwen Comprehensive School in Ystradgynlais was placed in lockdown following threatening phone calls. Police confirmed attendance, with no injuries reported and all pupils safe.
Birmingham School Strikes Trigger Parent Protests Over Education
Parents at Colebourne Primary School in Hodge Hill are protesting alongside teachers' strikes, warning pupils face just eight full days of learning this term amid a pay dispute with Birmingham City Council.
Birmingham Primary Schools in UK Top 100 List
Three Birmingham primary schools have been named among the top 100 in the entire United Kingdom, with Lea Forest Primary achieving a remarkable top 10 position.
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Boy, 4, 'Heartbroken' at School Attendance Party Exclusion
A four-year-old boy at Holyhead Primary Academy was left upset after watching classmates with perfect attendance enjoy an ice-cream party he couldn't join, sparking debate about reward systems.
Headteacher Warns of 'School War' in Sutton Coldfield
A headteacher in Sutton Coldfield has alerted parents about social media messages encouraging pupils to gather in the town centre for a planned 'school war' after classes.
Handsworth Grammar Praised by Good School Guide for Excellence
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys in Birmingham receives high praise from the Good School Guide for its curriculum, student care, and community ethos.
Chase High School Anti-Racism Assemblies Promote Inclusion
Chase High School in Westcliff held assemblies and staff training sessions on racism and unconscious bias, urging the entire school community to reflect on language and challenge bias to ensure all members feel respected and supported.
Schools Urged to Combine Inset Days for Affordable Holidays
On the Beach proposes consolidating inset days into weeks to reduce term-time absences and help families access cheaper off-peak holiday deals, amid rising fines and costs.
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Hogarth Primary Inspires Pupils with Aspirations Week
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood held Aspirations Week, featuring art projects and career talks to encourage pupils to dream big and explore diverse professions.
Teacher Banned for Sex with Pupil and Lying to School
A Midlands teacher has been indefinitely banned from the profession after admitting to a sexual relationship with a pupil in 2003 and lying about it to a recent employer, with a panel citing serious misconduct.
Teacher Banned for Snapchat Messages to Vulnerable Pupil
Kaodi O'Loughlin Campbell has been struck off after admitting inappropriate communication with a boy from a special school, including telling him to delete messages.
Warwickshire Primary School With 12 Pupils Set to Close
Great Alne Primary School in Warwickshire, operating at less than 10% capacity with just 12 pupils, faces closure due to financial unsustainability and declining enrollment, despite community opposition.
Monmouth School Head Melvyn Roffe Awarded MBE
Haberdashers' Monmouth School Head Melvyn Roffe receives an MBE from HRH The Princess Royal, honouring his lifelong dedication to education and community engagement.
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Fortis Academy Demolition Plans Under School Rebuilding Programme
The Department for Education has submitted plans to demolish most of Fortis Academy in Great Barr, citing buildings as 'life-expired' and unfit for modern teaching. The redevelopment is part of the national School Rebuilding Programme.
Birmingham's Top 12 Schools in GCSE Attainment 8 Rankings
The Department for Education has released final Attainment 8 scores for Birmingham secondary schools based on 2025 GCSE results, ranking the top 12 performers.
St Paul's School for Girls Named Top Midlands Comprehensive
St Paul's School for Girls in Edgbaston has been crowned the best comprehensive school in the Midlands, topping the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 list with an outstanding Ofsted rating.
Birmingham Parents Fined for Term-Time Holidays
Thousands of Birmingham parents have been fined for taking children out of school during term time for holidays, with over 11,600 penalties issued in recent months despite increased fines.
Midlands Comprehensive Schools Named in Sunday Times Guide
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 highlights top comprehensive schools in the Midlands, recognizing their achievements despite facing greater challenges than selective institutions.
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Midlands Schools Get New Ofsted Ratings Under Updated System
Schools across the West Midlands have received new Ofsted ratings under a revamped inspection framework, with no institutions achieving the top 'exceptional' grade in the latest batch.
Teacher Banned for Alcohol-Related School Incidents
A Huddersfield teacher has been indefinitely prohibited from teaching after admitting to attending school under the influence of alcohol on multiple occasions, with a panel citing insufficient remorse.
Walsall Approves £1M and 125-Year Lease for New Free School
Walsall Council has approved a £1 million contribution and a 125-year lease for a new £50 million free school on Reedswood Park woodland, the first school to open in the area in over 40 years.
Ofsted Chief Urges Reform of Six-Week Summer School Holidays
The head of Ofsted, Sir Martyn Oliver, has branded the traditional six-week summer break as 'bizarre' and called for schools to consider moving or shortening it, citing low annual school attendance percentages.
St Gregory's Primary Marks NSPCC Number Day with Maths Escape Room
St Gregory's Catholic Primary in Margate hosted an immersive maths escape room for NSPCC Number Day, engaging pupils in collaborative problem-solving and themed activities to support the charity's vital work.
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Chilton and Upton Schools Celebrate NSPCC Number Day 2026
Chilton Primary and Upton Junior School in Kent celebrated NSPCC Number Day 2026 with Countdown-style quizzes, creative costumes, and maths activities, raising funds for charity.
Record School Musical Sees 130+ Students in Mary Poppins Jr
St John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford stages its largest ever production with 105 cast members from Years 7 to 13, showcasing a surge in drama participation and curriculum development.
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.
School Staff Restrain Boy in Knife Incident, Police Investigate
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a knife incident at Haute Vallée School in Jersey. Staff acted swiftly to restrain the teenager, with one pupil sustaining a minor hand injury.
Parents Defy School Holiday Fines in Birmingham
Thousands of Birmingham parents face increased fines for term-time holidays but remain defiant, arguing travel offers better education than outdated school curricula.
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Kineton Primary Pupils Win Choir Competition and Perform Nationally
Pupils from Kineton Green Primary School celebrate dual musical triumphs with a national Young Voices performance and victory in the Touchwood Christmas Choir Competition.
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