Houlton: The Leafy Village Rising from Rugby’s Historic Roots and Named One of the Best Places to Live in the Midlands Saturday, July 4, 2026 houlton rugby midlands village community heritage sustainability education events living sport Nestled near Rugby, Houlton is a charming village with deep historical significance that is quickly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the West Midlands. With a population of around 850 residents and growing … Read More
Andy Burnham Urged to Expand Free School Meals if Elected Prime Minister Thursday, July 2, 2026 burnham freemeals universalcredit costofliving housing economicpolicy labour no10north education taxreform Andy Burnham is being encouraged to take a bold, economically inclusive stance on the Cost of Living crisis by expanding free school meals to all primary-age children from households receiving Universal Credit. Beginning with … Read More
Birmingham's Sole Secondary School Achieves 'Exceptional' Ofsted Rating Wednesday, July 1, 2026 birmingham ofsted secondary education inspection school exceptional rating achievement excellence Birmingham has proudly become home to the region’s only secondary school to receive an outstanding ‘exceptional’ rating from Ofsted under the recently introduced inspection framework. This rare accolade highlights the … Read More
New Smartphone Ban in England’s Schools Sparks Concern Among Students Tuesday, June 30, 2026 smartphones education schools england youth policy digital ban technology students A new nationwide ban on smartphones in English schools for students aged 11 to 18 came into effect on Monday, June 29, prompting strong reactions from young people and educators alike. According to research conducted by … Read More
New Legal Requirement Mandates Smartphone Ban in All English Schools Tuesday, June 30, 2026 smartphones schools education legislation online safety labour headteachers ofsted bans classroom Starting June 29, all schools in England are legally required to prohibit smartphones during the school day. This move, part of the Labour Party government’s online safety initiative, formalizes what many schools have … Read More
Andy Burnham’s Blueprint for Devolving DWP Benefits to Mayors Revealed Ahead of Prime Ministership Monday, June 29, 2026 burnham devolution welfare benefits mayors employment economicpolicy education labor reform A leaked plan detailing Andy Burnham’s approach to reforming Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits and tackling the welfare bill has surfaced as he prepares to become the Labour Party’s next Prime Minister. Burnham, … Read More