Mum’s Anguish as Children Spend More Time Striking Than in School Sunday, January 25, 2026 strikes education midlands atlp neu redundancies finance schools teaching pupils A concerned mother has spoken out about the toll recent school strikes are taking on her children’s education. Faye Allen’s son and daughter are among thousands of students across the Midlands affected by industrial action … Read More
Final Warnings Issued to Parents Idling Cars Outside Solihull Schools Sunday, January 25, 2026 solihull idling schools pollution enforcement education health council environment infrastructure Solihull Council is stepping up efforts to tackle the persistent problem of parents leaving their car engines running while waiting outside schools. Over the past year, councillors have debated various measures following a … Read More
Dudley Teacher Found Drunk on School Premises After Concealing Vodka Sunday, January 25, 2026 dudley teacher vodka misconduct intoxication primaryschool teachingstandards professionalconduct education regulation A nursery teacher at Glynne Primary School in Kingswinford was found intoxicated on school grounds after secretly bringing vodka into the building. Rebecca Horgan’s troubling behaviour was first noticed on January 17, 2024, … Read More
What You Need to Know as Midlands Teacher Strike Continues Saturday, January 24, 2026 midlands teachers strike education labour schools arthurterry union pay disruption Teachers across the Midlands, including those from the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, have walked out in a continued strike over pay and working conditions. This industrial action reflects growing frustration among … Read More
The Dark Tourism Attraction Near Birmingham Where Kids Go Free This Half Term Saturday, January 24, 2026 darktourism shrewsbury prison history family halfterm tourism victorian education birmingham February half term is the perfect opportunity to explore fascinating local attractions—ideal for those days when the weather is too cold for the beach and travel time is limited. Just an hour from Birmingham lies one of … Read More
Teachers 'Prepared to Keep Fighting' Amid Birmingham Strike Over Job Cuts Friday, January 23, 2026 birmingham strike teachers redundancy education neu atlp funding protest schools Teachers in Birmingham are resolute in their determination to continue striking amid a growing dispute over job cuts. Yesterday, January 22, around Victoria Square, up to 100 school staff members threatened with redundancy … Read More