WWII History Day at Larchwood Primary School
Year 4 pupils at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood dressed in wartime outfits and worked with re-enactors for a full day of WWII-themed learning.
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Axolotls Become Unusual Classroom Pets at Mayflower High
Students at Mayflower High School in Billericay care for two axolotls, Marshmallow and Shadow, using them to learn about science concepts like gas exchange and adaptation.
Doyle's Championship experience may aid Wolves
Tommy Doyle returns to Wolves after a Championship loan at Birmingham City, with his second-tier experience potentially valuable for Wolves' own Championship campaign next season.
Petition Against Walsall School Plan as 'Last Stand'
A petition has been launched against a £50m school development in Walsall's Reedswood Park, with residents feeling 'let down' by the democratic process.
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School's 'Come Dine With Me' Boosts Dinner Uptake
Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood sees nearly 100% parent participation in 'Come Dine With Me' events, leading to record numbers of children choosing school dinners.
Witham School Impresses Visitors with Autism Work
Chatten Free School in Witham hosted visiting school leaders from Kent and London, who praised its calm environment and pupil-centred approach for children with autism.
West Brom keeper O'Leary earns Ireland call after fine form
Max O'Leary has been rewarded for his strong performances at West Brom with an end-of-season call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad for a training camp and friendly against Grenada.
Brentwood School Unveils New Welcoming Reception Area
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood has transformed its reception area after being rated Good by Ofsted, following a period of improvement under new leadership.
West Brom's Souleyman Mandey: Debut and Morrison's Praise
Souleyman Mandey, a 20-year-old midfielder, made his senior debut for West Brom against Sheffield Wednesday. James Morrison praised his hard work and challenged him to push for more first-team action.
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Schools Warn Parents of Fines from May for Term-Time Holidays
Parents face fines from headteachers as term-time holidays begin. Birmingham City Council issued 11,605 fines between May 2025 and January 2026.
Walsall school earns top Ofsted 'exceptional' ratings
Reedswood E-ACT Primary Academy in Walsall becomes the first West Midlands school to achieve 'exceptional' Ofsted ratings under the new inspection framework.
Birmingham Primary Named School of the Year
Lea Forest Primary Academy in Kitts Green has been named Midlands School of the Year by The Sunday Times, ranking 10th nationally out of 20,000 schools.
Birmingham School Gets Rare 'Exceptional' Ofsted Rating (05.05.2026)
North Birmingham Academy in Erdington achieves rare 'exceptional' Ofsted rating after transforming from troubled school to educational beacon with strict new measures.
School Uniform Law Could Save Families £1,000
From September 1, new measures including a cap on branded uniform items, free breakfast clubs, and expanded free school meals could save families up to £1,000 a year.
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Lindsworth School Urgent Repairs Approved Over Safety Fears
Birmingham Council approves £5m for fire doors and roof at Lindsworth School. Opposition councillors express concern over deferred maintenance leading to high costs.
Morrison on Gilchrist Start and Quality Lacking in Defeat
James Morrison explains why he recalled Alfie Gilchrist for his rare start, but admits West Brom 'lacked quality' in the 2-1 final-day loss at Sheffield Wednesday.
Newbridge School Wins NSPCC Number Day Art Prize
Newbridge School in Caerphilly wins a maths-themed wall art installation for NSPCC Number Day, celebrating the connection between numeracy and daily life.
Wolverhampton Uni axes English courses, staff at risk
The University of Wolverhampton is dropping multiple English courses, putting half of department staff at risk of redundancy. The UCU criticizes the move, citing reduced student choice and impact on working-class access to arts education.
Cranwell School Book Supports Military Children
Cranwell Primary School, with pupils and staff, wrote 'Friends Forever' to help military children transition between schools, dedicated to former pupil Darcy Grace Standeven.
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Brentwood School Wins Career Education Award
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood has won a Best Practice Award at the Healthy Schools Festival for its Aspirations Week, which introduces pupils to diverse career options.
Four West Brom Youngsters Sign Pro Deals
West Bromwich Albion has awarded professional contracts to four academy stars: Harry French, George Shaw, Antonio Perkins, and Maxwell Moses, securing their futures until 2028.
Rob Edwards: Major Wolves squad overhaul needed
Wolves boss Rob Edwards admits the squad needs significant changes this summer as they prepare for Championship football, but he plans to keep key players.
April 28 Quiz: Elvis, Shakespeare, Michael Caine
Test your knowledge with today's quiz: Elvis's first movie, Shakespeare's shortest play, Michael Caine's Oscar wins, and more.
Ofsted New Ratings: West Midlands Schools Mixed
Ofsted's new inspection ratings reveal mixed results for West Midlands schools, with E-ACT North Birmingham Academy achieving 'exceptional' and Moseley School facing 'urgent improvement'.
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McDonald's Adds Two New Permanent Burgers and McFlurry Returns
From April 28, McDonald's adds Spicy McCrispy and Cheese & Bacon McCrispy as permanent menu items, plus the return of Biscoff and Galaxy Chocolate McFlurries.
Labour urged to ban school fines for term-time holidays
A parliamentary petition with 35,000 signatures calls on the Labour government to ban fixed penalty notices for school non-attendance, arguing fines are ineffective.
Birmingham school first to get new Ofsted exceptional grade
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington becomes the first secondary in the West Midlands to achieve an 'exceptional' rating in Ofsted's new inspection system.
North Birmingham Academy's Rare Ofsted 'Exceptional' Rating
North Birmingham Academy in Erdington transformed from poor behaviour and low attendance to an 'exceptional' Ofsted rating under headteacher David Karim.
West Mids Teachers Shortlisted for Tes Awards 2026
Full list of West Midlands teachers and schools shortlisted for Tes Schools Awards 2026, with ceremony hosted by comedian Katherine Ryan on June 19.
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New EU Pet Passport Rules for UK Tourists Enforced
From April 22, 2026, British tourists travelling with pets to the EU must use an Animal Health Certificate instead of EU pet passports. New rules apply.
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