UK Heatwave Prompts Closure of 41 Schools Amid Rare Red Weather Warning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave schools closures metoffice ukweather extremeheat heatwarning education naht healthrisks A severe heatwave sweeping across England and Wales has forced the closure of 41 schools on Tuesday, following an unprecedented red warning issued by the Met Office. Temperatures are forecast to approach 40°C, potentially … Read More
Birmingham School to Close Sutton Coldfield Site Amid Rising VAT and Financial Pressures Monday, June 22, 2026 education birmingham vat independentschools closure suttoncoldfield highclare finance policy schools Highclare School, a long-established independent school in Birmingham, is set to close its historic Woodfield preparatory site in Sutton Coldfield, citing financial challenges linked to increasing VAT charges and other rising … Read More
Will Birmingham schools close this week as temperatures hit 38C? Monday, June 22, 2026 heatwave schools birmingham education temperatures climate health students teachers closures The United Kingdom is bracing for a scorching heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach up to 38C across parts of the country. This extreme heat raises a pressing question: will schools, especially in Birmingham … Read More
7 Birmingham Schools Fail Food Hygiene Inspections and Must Improve Saturday, June 20, 2026 birmingham schools foodhygiene inspections ratings improvement catering safety allergen management Recent food hygiene inspections have revealed that seven Birmingham schools are failing to meet required standards. Conducted by local authorities and published on the Food Standards Agency website, these inspections assess … 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