Midlands Town Shrewsbury Recognized Among England’s Top Places to Live for 2026 Saturday, February 14, 2026 shrewsbury midlands england living travel countryside rivers schools transport tourism Shrewsbury, a picturesque town in the heart of the Midlands, has been spotlighted as one of England’s best places to live and visit in 2026. Known for its charming riverside location along the River Severn, Shrewsbury offers … Read More
Midlands Schools Receive Unprecedented Ofsted Ratings Under New System Monday, February 2, 2026 ofsted midlands education schools inspection ratings curriculum leadership achievement behaviour The West Midlands has seen some of the first schools inspected under Ofsted’s newly launched grading system, marking a significant shift in how educational quality is assessed. The long-awaited revamp replaces traditional … Read More
Inside School Trust’s Missing Millions: Parents Question ‘Staff Trips to Dubai and iPads for All’ Saturday, January 31, 2026 education finance strikes birmingham schools atlp debt redundancies ipads professionaldevelopment The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), a Birmingham-based multi-academy trust operating 24 schools across the West Midlands, has reached an agreement with the National Education Union (NEU) to end strikes triggered by … Read More
Ofsted Unveils New Inspection Ratings Following First Midlands School Assessments Monday, January 26, 2026 ofsted inspection education schools midlands hightersheath reportcard leadership behaviour curriculum Ofsted has introduced a significant overhaul to its school inspection framework, aiming to deliver a more balanced and comprehensive assessment of educational institutions. The traditional one-word overall grade has been … Read More
Mum’s Anguish as Children Spend More Time Striking Than in School Sunday, January 25, 2026 strikes education midlands atlp neu redundancies finance schools teaching pupils A concerned mother has spoken out about the toll recent school strikes are taking on her children’s education. Faye Allen’s son and daughter are among thousands of students across the Midlands affected by industrial action … Read More
Final Warnings Issued to Parents Idling Cars Outside Solihull Schools Sunday, January 25, 2026 solihull idling schools pollution enforcement education health council environment infrastructure Solihull Council is stepping up efforts to tackle the persistent problem of parents leaving their car engines running while waiting outside schools. Over the past year, councillors have debated various measures following a … Read More