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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Teacher Gets Six-Figure Payout After Student Attack
A teacher received a substantial six-figure damages payment after a pupil threw a toaster and a chair at them, requiring surgery for injuries sustained in the violent classroom incident.
Wolverhampton School Gets £3m Expansion for 150 Places
The Khalsa Academy in Bilston will undergo a £3 million expansion, creating 150 new pupil places, 30 sixth form spots, and a 20-place SEND unit for speech and language needs.
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Coombeshead Academy Wins National Anti-Racism Music Award
Year 10 students from Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot have been honoured in the 2026 Show Racism the Red Card School Competition for their original song 'Connected', earning a prestigious award ceremony at a Premier League ground.
Easter Revision Trap: Unstructured Study Fails Students
Many GCSE and A-level students are falling into an unstructured revision trap this Easter, risking exam results. Structured courses like MyEdSpace offer a solution to keep learning focused and effective.
Teacher Saves Choking Student with Swift Action at Lunch
A kindergarten teacher in Louisiana noticed tears on a student's face and discovered he was choking on an apple. She performed a life-saving maneuver she learned from her husband, successfully dislodging the food and saving the child's life.
Smith's Wood Academy: England's Most Improved School
Smith's Wood Academy in Solihull has achieved the title of England's most improved school, with Ofsted inspectors reporting key areas like leadership and behaviour now meeting expected standards after a remarkable turnaround from an 'inadequate' rating.
Easter Revision Shift: Structured Support Gains Popularity
Thousands of students are opting for structured revision courses ahead of GCSE and A-level exams, with platforms like MyEdSpace offering live lessons and exam insights. Parents weigh independent study against guided support for better outcomes.
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Holy Rosary Academy Marks 60th Anniversary with Celebrations
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy in Burton is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a tea party and Mass. An ex-pupil who has worked there for over 30 years shares fond memories of the school's history and community spirit.
School Lockdown After Man Spotted, Pupils Upset
A primary school in Lancashire was placed in lockdown after a suspicious man approached the reception and ran onto the field, climbing a fence. Police detained him, and some pupils were left upset.
Chase High School Exits Special Measures After Ofsted Praise
Chase High School in Westcliff-on-Sea has been removed from special measures after an Ofsted inspection praised its progress in attendance, behaviour, inclusion, leadership, and personal development.
Solihull School's Transformation: From Unsafe to Most Improved
Smith's Wood Academy in Solihull has undergone a dramatic transformation, becoming England's most improved school after being in special measures just three years ago.
Birmingham School Shuts Over Knife Incident Reports
Waseley Hills High School in Rubery, Birmingham, closed on March 23, 2026, due to an ongoing incident involving reports of a man with a knife, as confirmed by police and school authorities.
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Schools Lockdown Lifted After Scissors Incident in Rubery
Two schools in Rubery were placed on lockdown after reports of a man with a knife, but police confirmed it was a construction worker safely disposing of scissors found outside.
Teacher Banned for Declaring Love to Pupil
A teacher at a £30,000-a-year boarding school has been banned indefinitely after repeatedly telling a pupil 'I love you' and sending inappropriate messages.
Five Birmingham Schools Named Among UK's Top State Secondaries
Five Birmingham schools have been recognized in a national ranking of the best state secondary schools in the UK, highlighting educational excellence in the region.
West Midlands Schools Get New Ofsted 'Strong' Ratings
Several schools in the West Midlands have been awarded the new 'strong standard' rating by Ofsted following a major overhaul of the inspection system that replaces one-word judgments with detailed area assessments.
Lifton Academy Chicks Boost Hands-On Learning and Inclusion
Pupils at Lifton Community Academy are enjoying new chicks that arrived during British Science Week, providing hands-on animal experiences, life cycle education, and responsibility development, especially benefiting nurture groups and SEND pupils.
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Teacher Banned for Explicit Texts from School Toilets
A primary school teacher from Edisford Primary School in Clitheroe has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after admitting to sending sexually explicit content from school premises while children were present.
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