Major Expansion and Upgrade Planned for Solihull’s Reynalds Cross Special School Wednesday, June 17, 2026 solihull reynaldscross specialeducation send schoolexpansion inclusion education community infrastructure localgovernment Reynalds Cross School, a key special education provider in Solihull, is set to undergo a significant transformation to accommodate more pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Councillors recently … Read More
Sandwell Council Approves Major Redevelopment of Perryfields Academy Wednesday, June 17, 2026 sandwell perryfields academy redevelopment education oldbury schools construction sports facilities sport Sandwell Council has given the green light to a significant redevelopment project at Perryfields Academy in Oldbury, marking a major milestone for the school, which has not seen a substantial upgrade in decades. On June 10, … Read More
Birmingham Schools Combat World Cup Fever to Prevent Truancy Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham worldcup truancy attendance education schools students lockdown engagement football sport As World Cup excitement grips the nation, Birmingham schools are taking proactive steps to prevent a surge in truancy linked to late-night football matches. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visited the city ahead of … Read More
Dudley Council to Cover Funding Gap for Holiday Food Programme Supporting Low-Income Families Tuesday, June 16, 2026 dudley council funding holiday food children lowincome support programme education Dudley Council is set to address a funding shortfall in its Holiday Food Activities Programme (HAF) by allocating money from its own resources. The programme, which supports over 13,000 children eligible for free school … Read More
All Birmingham Secondary Schools Rated 'Well Below Average' in New National League Table Sunday, June 14, 2026 birmingham schools education league-table performance ranking secondary exam-results ofsted scores A recent league table ranking nearly 3,500 secondary schools across the country has highlighted several Birmingham schools performing poorly, with a handful labelled ‘well below average’ by education experts. The … Read More
Labour Defends Controversial Student Loan Changes Amid Growing Criticism Thursday, June 11, 2026 studentloans education labour debt repayments government graduate subsidies mps inquiry Labour Party minister Lucy Rigby has stood firm in defending recent changes to the UK’s student loan system, despite mounting backlash from graduates and student groups. Speaking to MPs, Rigby emphasized that because student … Read More