Midlands Schools Receive First Ratings Under Ofsted's New Report Card System Thursday, January 15, 2026 ofsted education schools inspection reportcard midlands ratings governance achievement curriculum Ofsted has overhauled its school inspection process in England, replacing the familiar one-word grading system with a comprehensive ‘report card’ model starting in 2026. This move aims to provide a clearer and … Read More
Midlands Secondary Schools Featured Among UK's Top 50 Sunday, January 11, 2026 midlands schools education grammar private rankings kingedwardvi secondary ofsted competition Several secondary schools in the Midlands have earned recognition as some of the finest in the UK, securing places within the coveted top 50 list nationwide. These elite schools are renowned for their academic excellence, … Read More
Walsall Council Faces Scrutiny on Costs and Key Issues Ahead of 2026 Meeting Sunday, January 11, 2026 walsall council supertip waste housing litter schools reform environment development Walsall Council’s cabinet members are set to face detailed questioning on seven critical issues at the first full council meeting of 2026. Key discussions will span housing developments, litter control, the status of the new … Read More
Schools Announce Extensive Closures Across UK as Snow Disrupts Wednesday Wednesday, January 7, 2026 schools closures snow weather scotland northernireland england education transport disruption As the UK grapples with its third day of severe snow disruptions, numerous schools across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of England have announced closures for Wednesday. The harsh weather conditions have resulted in … Read More
Midland Schools to Close on Nine Strike Days as Teachers Protest Redundancies Wednesday, January 7, 2026 schools strike teachers redundancies arthurterry neu westmidlands education industrialaction atlp Teachers at 20 schools managed by the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) in the West Midlands are set to strike on nine days this month amid concerns over planned redundancies. The National Education Union (NEU) members … Read More
Comprehensive List of School Closures in the UK Due to Snow – Tuesday Update Tuesday, January 6, 2026 snow closure schools uk weather arctic cold scotland northernireland forecast As the UK continues to experience severe winter weather caused by an Arctic airmass, a comprehensive list of school closures across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland has been released for Tuesday, January 6. The … Read More