Nursery worker jailed after toddler's death in Dudley
A nursery worker who wrapped a 14-month-old boy in a sleeping bag and placed him face down in a tepee has been jailed for gross negligence manslaughter.
Category : School News
Midlands Schools Among UK's Worst for Absences
New government figures reveal Midlands secondary schools with highest unauthorised absence rates, including Waverley Studio College in Birmingham at 11.6%.
Midlands Schools in UK Top 50
Three Midlands independent schools, including King Edward VI High School for Girls, have been named among England's top 50 in the Sunday Times rankings.
24 Runners Complete Half Marathon in Tribute to Jake Powell
24 runners completed the ABP Newport Half Marathon in memory of Jake Powell, who died while training. They raised over £10,000 for CLAPA, supporting Jake's son Arthur.
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Birmingham Mum Fears Struggle as Free School Meals End
A Birmingham mother-of-two expresses concern about the financial impact when her youngest child loses free school meal eligibility, highlighting the importance of the program for families across the city.
West Midlands Schools Ranked by Unauthorised Absence Rates
New data from the Department for Education reveals the West Midlands schools with the highest and lowest rates of unauthorised absences, highlighting regional trends in truancy.
Mobile Phones Banned in All English Schools by New Law
The UK government has announced a statutory ban on mobile phones in schools across England, upgrading existing guidance to a legal requirement under new legislation.
Birmingham School Among UK's Worst for Attendance
Waverley Studio College in Birmingham recorded an 11.6% unauthorised absence rate, ranking it among the top 10 worst schools nationally for student attendance according to new Department for Education figures.
School Uniform Row: Girl, 8, Turned Away at Gates
A mother criticizes St Paul's CE Primary School in Salford after her eight-year-old daughter was refused entry due to boots, despite known sensory needs. The incident has sparked outrage over uniform policy enforcement.
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School Closed After Water Leak Leaves No Clean Water Access
William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, has been forced to close temporarily after a water leak at a nearby leisure centre left students without access to clean water, flushing toilets, or kitchen facilities, rendering the site unsafe.
Birmingham School Named Midlands Comprehensive of the Year
St Paul's School for Girls in Edgbaston has been awarded the title of Midlands Comprehensive School of the Year by the Sunday Times, also ranking among the top 200 nationally and maintaining an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating.
Birmingham School Staff Banned After Crash Exposes Unregistered School
Patricia Ekhuemelo and Sylvia Sams have been prohibited from teaching after operating The Lambs Christian School without registration, uncovered following a minibus crash involving pupils.
Birmingham School in Top 10 Worst for Attendance Nationally
New Department for Education data reveals Waverley Studio College in Birmingham has one of the highest unauthorised absence rates in the country, with 11.6% of sessions missed.
Birmingham School Failed Hygiene Check Over Rodent Infestation
A Birmingham primary school received a zero hygiene rating due to rodent infestation and contaminated food, despite parents initially being told it was for technical reasons. The school later achieved a five-star rating after remedial works.
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Wolverhampton Teacher's 30-Year Battle Against School Misogyny
A former Wolverhampton secondary school teacher has revealed her three-decade battle with misogyny in education, describing humiliating incidents and a culture that often blamed women.
School Jumper Ban Sparks Parent Fury in Midlands
Lutterworth High School faces backlash after implementing a strict uniform policy that prohibits jumpers until October, with students placed in isolation for wearing them despite cold temperatures.
Birmingham School Gets Rare 'Exceptional' Ofsted Rating
North Birmingham Academy in Perry Common has been awarded a rare 'exceptional' rating by Ofsted inspectors for pupil behavior, with the school held up as a national example.
Birmingham School Closed After Minibus Crash, Staff Banned
An unregulated school in Birmingham has been forced to close following a serious minibus crash, resulting in staff being banned from working with children. The incident has raised significant safety concerns.
Scottish Greens Propose School Starting Age Increase to 7
The Scottish Greens propose raising the school starting age to seven, introducing a play-based kindergarten model inspired by Finland's education system.
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Five Foods Protected from School Dinner Ban in New Rules
The Labour government has announced a major overhaul of school food standards, banning daily unhealthy options while protecting five popular dishes like spaghetti Bolognese and jerk chicken.
School Dinner Rules: Labour Bans Nuggets, Puddings from 2026
The Labour government announces major school food standards overhaul in England, banning chicken nuggets and deep-fried items while requiring puddings to be 50% fruit from September 2026.
Manosphere Influence on Birmingham Primary School Pupils
A Kings Heath primary school teacher describes how misogynistic attitudes from the manosphere are trickling down to children as young as six through family influences.
Historic Kent Boarding School Closes, 166 Jobs Lost
St Lawrence College in Ramsgate has entered administration and closed immediately for most of its 500 pupils, with 166 staff made redundant. Only exam-year students will continue.
Stourbridge Teacher Banned for Sex Offences with 'Child'
Nicholas Saxon, a science teacher at The Wordsley School, has been prohibited from teaching after confessing to two sex offences involving who he believed was an underage girl.
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Walsall School Gets Triple 'Exceptional' Ofsted Rating
Reedswood E-ACT Primary Academy in Walsall has become the first school in the West Midlands to receive three 'exceptional' grades under Ofsted's new inspection system, marking the region's best performance to date.
Teacher Banned After Child Sex Offences Conviction
Nicholas Saxon, a former science teacher at The Wordsley School, has been permanently prohibited from teaching after admitting to sexual offences involving what he believed was a child.
MyEdSpace Revision Courses: Study Smarter, Free Evenings
GCSE and A-level students can use MyEdSpace's structured revision courses to study more effectively during the day, keeping evenings free for breaks and relaxation as exam season approaches.
West Midlands School Named Among UK's Best for Attendance
Q3 Academy Langley in Oldbury has been designated a 'Lead Hub' by the Department for Education for its exemplary work on student attendance and behaviour, with its methods to be shared nationally.
School Memory Room Launches Search for Past Faces
Cockshut Hill School in Birmingham is calling on former students to help identify faces and share stories from its Kevin Turner Suite, a living archive preserving school history since WWII.
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Ex-Barrister's Reforms Transform Birmingham School
Rash Rahman, a former barrister turned headteacher, has implemented strict policies at Shenley Academy, halving suspensions and improving attendance and behaviour.
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