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Birmingham's Top Primary Schools Earn ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Ratings Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ofsted outstanding primary schools birmingham education applications inspection teaching admissions A select number of primary schools across Birmingham have been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, placing them among the very best educational institutions in the region. This prestigious rating reflects exceptional standards in … Read More
New Qualifications Aim to Bridge Huge Future Skills Gap in MedTech Sector Monday, December 15, 2025 medtech skills qualifications workforce westmidlands training technology healthcare innovation education To tackle a projected shortfall of 145,000 skilled workers in the medical technology sector, innovative qualifications have been introduced in the West Midlands. These Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed to … Read More
DWP Updates Universal Credit Guidance for Families with Children Thursday, December 11, 2025 dwp universalcredit childbenefit education training families support payments welfare guidance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released updated guidance on Universal Credit for families, highlighting the extra financial support available if you are responsible for looking after a child. Under the new … Read More
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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