Birmingham Headteacher Urges Immediate Extension of Free School Meals for All Primary Children Thursday, May 7, 2026 education freeschoolmeals poverty primaryschools campaign children welfare birmingham policy equality The National Education Union (NEU) is calling on the Prime Minister to extend free school meals to all primary school children across England, with Birmingham executive headteacher Tania Yasmin lending her strong support to … Read More
GPs Raise Concerns as DWP Disability Payments Approach One Million UK Children Wednesday, May 6, 2026 disability benefits children dla dwp welfare gps pip dependency uk General Practitioners (GPs) have expressed growing concern about the rising number of children receiving disability benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Current figures show that approximately 900,000 … Read More
DWP to Distribute £779 Monthly Payments to Over One Million Children with Disabilities by 2027 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 dwp disability welfare benefits children behaviouraldisorders dla mentalhealth dependency education The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to provide welfare support to a record 1.03 million children by 2027, marking a significant increase from the current 900,000 recipients of Disability Living Allowance … Read More
Birmingham Headteacher Highlights Housing Crisis as Children Travel 45 Miles to Attend School Saturday, May 2, 2026 birmingham housing education homelessness eviction families travel children crisis disengagement Tania Yasmin, the executive headteacher at Greet Primary School in Sparkhill, Birmingham, has shed light on a pressing issue impacting many families and children in the area. Due to a severe housing crisis, pupils are being … Read More
New Inclusive Play Area at Lickey Hills Set to Delight Children This Summer Saturday, May 2, 2026 lickeyhills playground families children adventure inclusive construction birmingham outdoorplay recreation Lickey Hills Country Park is gearing up to unveil an exciting new play area that promises to be a hit with children and families alike. Located near the visitor centre and café, this inclusive playground is designed to offer … Read More
Birmingham’s New Party & Play Centre Launches: Opening Times, Prices, and Attractions Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham playcentre family erdington indoorplay children activities parties toddler adventure Birmingham’s vibrant new indoor play centre, Party & Play, has officially opened its doors at the Swannies Centre in Erdington, and it’s already winning hearts among local families. Designed for children up to 10 years … Read More