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.
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.
Young digital leaders at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood are pioneering new tech initiatives, including robotics and AI, after a research trip to the Bett Show in London.
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Year 12 and 13 students from Chase High School in Westcliff-on-Sea were treated to a celebratory breakfast at Toby Carvery for achieving top attendance levels since September, highlighting the link between attendance and academic success.
Year 1 pupils at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood immersed themselves in history with a hands-on workshop recreating life during the Great Fire of London, learning traditional crafts and historical skills.
Sandra Smyth has retired from her role in the school restaurant at Cockshut Hill School after 36 years of dedicated service, having joined in 1989. She served meals to generations of learners and was celebrated with gifts from the school community.
Norton Canes High School implemented a precautionary lockdown after an unidentified man posing as a workman entered the grounds. Police conducted thorough checks and confirmed the site was safe.
A bitter dispute at Colebourne Primary School in Hodge Hill has reached a critical juncture, with 15 strike days already completed and nine more planned before Easter. Parents express exhaustion as negotiations continue.
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Smith's Wood Academy in north Solihull has undergone a rapid transformation, with Ofsted inspectors praising significant improvements in attendance, behavior, and leadership after previous struggles with bullying and truancy.
Three schools in the West Midlands have become some of the first in the region to receive the new 'strong standard' rating under Ofsted's revamped inspection system, which replaces single-word grades with detailed area assessments.
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.
Maesydderwen Comprehensive School in Ystradgynlais was placed in lockdown following threatening phone calls. Police confirmed attendance, with no injuries reported and all pupils safe.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood held Aspirations Week, featuring art projects and career talks to encourage pupils to dream big and explore diverse professions.
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.
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.
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.
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Haberdashers' Monmouth School Head Melvyn Roffe receives an MBE from HRH The Princess Royal, honouring his lifelong dedication to education and community engagement.
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.
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 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.
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.
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The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 highlights top comprehensive schools in the Midlands, recognizing their achievements despite facing greater challenges than selective institutions.
