New Law to Ban Sale of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Children Under 16 in England from April 2027 Saturday, July 18, 2026 energy caffeine children health legislation ban supermarkets england wellbeing school Starting April 2027, children under the age of 16 in England will be prohibited from purchasing high-caffeine energy drinks in supermarkets and all other retail locations. This new legislation targets drinks—other than tea or … Read More
Teachers Strike Continues at 'Outstanding' Nishkam High School Over Curriculum Changes Thursday, July 16, 2026 strike curriculum education birmingham nishkam teachers ofsted neu school protest Teachers at Nishkam High School in Handsworth, Birmingham—an institution rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted—have voted to strike for the remainder of the summer term and into the next academic year. The strike is a … Read More
The Incredible Learning Garden with Its Own 'Stonehenge' Built by Pupils at a Birmingham School Tuesday, July 7, 2026 school garden education horticulture stonehenge history oasisacademy community mentalhealth outdoorlearning From the moment you step onto the grounds of Oasis Academy Woodview in Edgbaston, it’s clear this isn’t an ordinary school. Among its unique features are a Viking ship and a striking replica of Stonehenge—both created by the … 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
King Edward VI School Tops Midlands in National League Tables Sunday, June 28, 2026 education midlands secondary grammar league-table ofsted academia stratford examination school King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon has been named the best secondary school in the Midlands according to the latest national league tables released by The Telegraph. Ranked 18th across the country, the school’s … Read More
Birmingham School Stabbing: 13-Year-Old Girl Sentenced After Carrying Out Premeditated Attack Amid Bullying Saturday, June 20, 2026 birmingham school stabbing bullying homophobia knife teenage violence sentencing education A 13-year-old girl in Birmingham has been sentenced following a premeditated stabbing attack on a fellow student. The incident occurred after the girl endured relentless bullying and homophobic harassment at her school for … Read More