Midlands Secondary Schools Featured Among UK's Top 50 Sunday, January 11, 2026 midlands schools education grammar private rankings kingedwardvi secondary ofsted competition Several secondary schools in the Midlands have earned recognition as some of the finest in the UK, securing places within the coveted top 50 list nationwide. These elite schools are renowned for their academic excellence, … Read More
Adults Who Embrace Lifelong Learning Show Stronger Mental Health Saturday, January 10, 2026 mentalhealth lifelonglearning aging resilience elderly pandemic depression loneliness education wellbeing A passion for learning plays a vital role in enhancing the mental health of older adults, according to recent studies. Research shows that middle-aged and senior individuals who develop new skills bolster their resilience … Read More
Midlands Mother Honoured for Saving 24 Lives After Son's Tragic Death Thursday, January 8, 2026 defibrillator ourjay cardiacarrest rugby legacy lifesaving charity honours organdonation education sport Naomi Rees-Issitt, a mother from the Midlands, has been honoured in the New Year’s Honours List for her remarkable lifesaving efforts inspired by the tragic death of her son. In 2022, Naomi’s 18-year-old son, Jamie … Read More
Schools Announce Extensive Closures Across UK as Snow Disrupts Wednesday Wednesday, January 7, 2026 schools closures snow weather scotland northernireland england education transport disruption As the UK grapples with its third day of severe snow disruptions, numerous schools across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of England have announced closures for Wednesday. The harsh weather conditions have resulted in … Read More
Midland Schools to Close on Nine Strike Days as Teachers Protest Redundancies Wednesday, January 7, 2026 schools strike teachers redundancies arthurterry neu westmidlands education industrialaction atlp Teachers at 20 schools managed by the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) in the West Midlands are set to strike on nine days this month amid concerns over planned redundancies. The National Education Union (NEU) members … Read More
Good News for Walsall as Extra Council Funding Confirmed Tuesday, January 6, 2026 walsall council funding localgovernment socialcare education budget planning community taxation Walsall Council leader Councillor Mike Bird has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new multi-year funding settlement that promises to transform local authority financing. Revealed just before Christmas by the … Read More