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 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Thousands of Birmingham parents face increased fines for term-time holidays but remain defiant, arguing travel offers better education than outdated school curricula.
Pupils from Kineton Green Primary School celebrate dual musical triumphs with a national Young Voices performance and victory in the Touchwood Christmas Choir Competition.
Dudley Council's education report reveals local pupils are scoring below national averages in GCSE English and maths, though improvements are noted in key stage two results.
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Forty-four Birmingham primary schools will launch free breakfast clubs in April, part of a national scheme now reaching over 300,000 children across England.
New data reveals thousands of parents across the West Midlands have been fined for taking children on term-time holidays, with Dudley recording the highest rate of penalties per pupil.
Parents of private school students are being warned about sophisticated fraud schemes targeting fee payments, with average losses of £3,200 and some families losing up to £10,000.
Burleyfields Primary School has opened in Stafford, initially welcoming nursery and reception pupils. The school will expand annually alongside the local community, offering 420 places and modern facilities.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article following an alleged stabbing of a teacher at Milford Haven School in Pembrokeshire.
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Richard Gill, CEO of the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, has formally resigned following a financial crisis that led to teacher strikes and a £9 million debt.
Andrew Peacock, a maths teacher, accepted a police caution after being seen naked on Ellison Street. A disciplinary hearing found his actions may bring the profession into disrepute.
Thousands of Birmingham parents continue to take children out of school for term-time holidays despite increased fines, with 11,605 penalties issued in nine months.
Goldsmith Primary Academy in Walsall becomes the first West Midlands school to receive Ofsted's new 'exceptional' grade, achieving top marks in three key areas under the revamped inspection system.
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership reveals a £9 million deficit, with DfE loans and strict conditions. A six-stage plan aims to avoid compulsory redundancies while addressing financial pressures.
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A complimentary conference for Birmingham school music teachers will focus on networking, sharing ideas, and supporting children's musical journeys from primary to secondary education.
Over 500 new free breakfast clubs will launch across West Midlands schools in April 2026, joining existing schemes to serve 300,000+ children daily before lessons.
Outwood Academy Hemsworth pays tribute to Iain Booker, a cornerstone teacher who died suddenly from a brain injury after nearly three decades of service.
Pupils at Four Dwellings Primary Academy in Quinton have gained essential financial literacy through interactive HSBC workshops, learning about earning, saving, spending and budgeting through engaging activities.
Over 500 new free breakfast clubs will open in Birmingham schools in April 2026, expanding the programme to 1,250 schools and supporting over 300,000 children across England.
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A Year 5 pupil at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood won a raffle to become headteacher for a day, taking on duties from gate welcomes to Spanish lessons.
A nostalgic journey through vintage photographs capturing school life in Birmingham and the West Midlands during the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing classrooms, playgrounds, and daily routines.
Step back in time with a collection of vintage photographs showcasing school life in Birmingham and the West Midlands during the 1970s and 1980s. These nostalgic images capture classrooms, playgrounds, and daily routines from a bygone educational era.
Former American footballer Jim Roberson, known as the Discipline Coach, captivated Year 11 pupils at Mayflower High School in Billericay during a special Revision Week, offering vital strategies to boost exam performance and motivation.
Over 300,000 children will receive free breakfast clubs from April, saving parents £450 annually. The government urges more primary schools to apply.
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The National Education Union has secured an agreement with Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, ending strikes and protecting staff from compulsory redundancies while increasing school funding.
