New research from Yopa highlights that homes located near the country’s top state secondary schools are significantly more expensive, costing on average £40,574 more than properties elsewhere in the same local authorities. …
A new law regulating school uniforms is being implemented across England from the upcoming autumn term, aiming to make school clothing more affordable for families. The legislation, introduced under the Labour Government, …
Fresh data from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) reveals that nearly seven per cent of 16 and 17-year-olds in the West Midlands are not in education, employment or training (NEET), a figure higher than the national …
In his first Prime Minister’s Questions, Andy Burnham addressed the issue of the number of young people in their twenties receiving benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Labour Party leader stated his …
Homebuyers in Birmingham face considerable additional costs when purchasing properties near some of the nation’s highest-performing state secondary schools, with average premiums exceeding £40,000 and reaching up to £275,000 …
Plans to demolish and replace the existing Welsh House Farm Junior and Infant School in Quinton, Birmingham, are recommended for approval by the city council. The redevelopment proposal includes the construction of a new …
The West Midlands economy has rebounded to exceed pre-pandemic levels for the first time since Covid-19, according to the recently published West Midlands State of the Region 2026 report by the West Midlands Combined …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may see an influx of 60,000 new benefits claimants as youth unemployment continues to rise, according to recent warnings. The unemployment rate for 16 to 24-year-olds is projected to …
Protesters are preparing to gather outside Walsall Council House ahead of a crucial planning committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, 3 September. The campaign group Save Our Park is urging the council to reject a …
Plans to construct a 1,000-place secondary school in Birchills, Walsall, are scheduled for a decision by councillors later this week. The significant application, submitted by the Department for Education (DfE), involves the …
Two schools in Wolverhampton are set for expansion to address the increasing demand for pupil places in the city. Earlier this year, City of Wolverhampton Council announced plans to invest more than £2 million to create 200 …
From September, six important new school regulations will come into force across England under Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s administration, aiming to improve attendance, safety, and support for families. The Department for …
As the new academic year begins, a select group of secondary schools in the West Midlands have bolstered their reputations, having been awarded the highest possible ratings by Ofsted. These schools are now recognised as some …
Dudley Council is set to save approximately £1 million each year through a new lease agreement for the Unicorn Centre, a facility dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The …
Complaints regarding Solihull children’s services have decreased overall, although a noticeable rise in complaints concerning support for children with special educational needs has been highlighted. This issue was discussed …