‘Ballsy’ Birmingham Needs to Own Its Brilliance, City Leader Urges Thursday, February 12, 2026 birmingham business investment citycentre development collaboration regeneration lifesciences culture leadership Birmingham’s business, civic, and cultural leaders are calling for a bold new attitude—a shift away from self-deprecation toward confidently celebrating the city’s vibrant future. At a high-profile gathering at Birmingham … Read More
Ofsted Issues Update Following Visit to Birmingham’s Beaufort Special School Saturday, February 7, 2026 ofsted birmingham education school inspection specialschool leadership curriculum improvement students Ofsted inspectors have recently conducted a follow-up visit to Beaufort Special School in Hodge Hill, Birmingham, which has been rated inadequate in every category since June 2023. This rating marks the lowest possible score … Read More
West Midlands Police Commit to Investigate Every Hate Crime Following Maccabi Fan Ban Controversy Wednesday, February 4, 2026 westmidlands police hatecrime maccabi astonvilla accountability antisemitism trust leadership policing West Midlands Police leadership have reiterated their commitment to restoring public trust after the contentious decision to ban Israeli football supporters from a match in Birmingham. Police and Crime Commissioner Simon … Read More
Midlands Schools Receive Unprecedented Ofsted Ratings Under New System Monday, February 2, 2026 ofsted midlands education schools inspection ratings curriculum leadership achievement behaviour The West Midlands has seen some of the first schools inspected under Ofsted’s newly launched grading system, marking a significant shift in how educational quality is assessed. The long-awaited revamp replaces traditional … Read More
School Becomes First in Midlands to Receive 'Exceptional' Rating Under Ofsted's New Inspection System Sunday, February 1, 2026 ofsted education inspection primary inclusion governance wellbeing achievement leadership walsall Goldsmith Primary Academy in Walsall has made history by becoming the first school in the West Midlands to earn an ‘exceptional’ rating under Ofsted’s newly overhauled inspection system. This transformation … Read More
Ofsted Unveils New Inspection Ratings Following First Midlands School Assessments Monday, January 26, 2026 ofsted inspection education schools midlands hightersheath reportcard leadership behaviour curriculum Ofsted has introduced a significant overhaul to its school inspection framework, aiming to deliver a more balanced and comprehensive assessment of educational institutions. The traditional one-word overall grade has been … Read More