Midlands' Top Primary Schools Revealed Ahead of January Reception Deadline Thursday, December 11, 2025 midlands primary schools education sundaytimes admissions leaforest walford parentpower reception The Midlands’ top primary schools have been announced as parents prepare to submit applications for reception places by the January 15 deadline. The Sunday Times has published its highly regarded Parent Power Guide 2026, … Read More
Ex-Gangster Augustus Stewart to Educate Birmingham’s Youngest About Knife Crime Wednesday, December 10, 2025 knifecrime gangculture education youth mentorship boxing prevention rehabilitation birmingham youthwork Children in Birmingham as young as seven will soon receive a crucial education on the dangers of knife crime and gang involvement, in an effort to provide support earlier than ever before. Augustus Stewart, a former gang … Read More
Birmingham Primary School Ranks Top 10 Nationally in Sunday Times Guide Tuesday, December 9, 2025 education birmingham primaryschools ofsted rankings leaforest sundaytimes westmidlands academics schools Lea Forest Primary Academy in Lea Hall, Birmingham, has proudly secured a spot among the top 10 primary schools in the UK, according to the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide for 2026. Out of approximately 20,000 primary schools … Read More
Heartbreaking Loss of 13-Year-Old Tiegan Jarman Following Dangerous TikTok Solvent Trend Monday, December 8, 2025 tiktok chroming solvents inhalants teendeath socialmedia awareness education petition safety The family of 13-year-old Tiegan Jarman is mourning the tragic loss of their daughter who died after engaging in a perilous TikTok challenge involving the abuse of inhalants, commonly known as ‘chroming.’ This dangerous … Read More
£7m Expansion Proposed for Birmingham’s Beaufort School to Address Capacity and Behavioural Challenges Monday, December 8, 2025 birmingham education specialneeds schoolexpansion capacity safety behaviour infrastructure council beaufortschool Birmingham City Council is seeking approval for a £7 million project aimed at expanding and improving Beaufort School, a special education institution in the Bromford and Hodge Hill ward. The school, which caters to pupils … Read More
Government Unveils Largest Child Poverty Strategy Aimed at Helping Thousands in Birmingham Thursday, December 4, 2025 childpoverty birmingham government strategy benefits childcare education povertyreduction housing familysupport The UK Government has launched its most ambitious Child Poverty Strategy yet, promising a host of measures designed to support families and children across Birmingham and the West Midlands. With an alarming 4.45 million … Read More