I'm a Parenting Coach and Primary School Pupils Should Have Mental Health Days Friday, December 26, 2025 parenting mentalhealth education children burnout attendance neurodiversity wellbeing resilience schools Parenting coach Abi Clarke, 34, is advocating for a major shift in how schools and parents approach attendance, especially for young children. She argues that forcing primary school pupils to attend every day, regardless of … Read More
The Shrinking Village School: Families Leaving Water Orton Amid HS2 Disruption Friday, December 26, 2025 hs2 waterorton primaryschool warwickshire disruption community construction education migration environment Warwickshire County Council recently announced plans to reduce the annual intake at Water Orton Primary School from 45 pupils to 30 by 2027, reflecting a noticeable drop in student numbers. North Warwickshire and Bedworth … Read More
New Eton Academy Set to Open in Dudley Amid Mixed Reactions Sunday, December 21, 2025 eton dudley academy education apprenticeships staracademies liberals labour funding vocational Plans for a new Eton Star Academies sixth form college in Dudley have been approved by the government, sparking a divided response among local politicians. Although the announcement on December 12 was met with cautious … Read More
Birmingham's Top Primary Schools Earn ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Ratings Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ofsted outstanding primary schools birmingham education applications inspection teaching admissions A select number of primary schools across Birmingham have been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, placing them among the very best educational institutions in the region. This prestigious rating reflects exceptional standards in … Read More
New Qualifications Aim to Bridge Huge Future Skills Gap in MedTech Sector Monday, December 15, 2025 medtech skills qualifications workforce westmidlands training technology healthcare innovation education To tackle a projected shortfall of 145,000 skilled workers in the medical technology sector, innovative qualifications have been introduced in the West Midlands. These Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed to … Read More
DWP Updates Universal Credit Guidance for Families with Children Thursday, December 11, 2025 dwp universalcredit childbenefit education training families support payments welfare guidance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released updated guidance on Universal Credit for families, highlighting the extra financial support available if you are responsible for looking after a child. Under the new … Read More