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
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
Labour Urged to Extend Fully Paid Maternity Leave for Teachers to 26 Weeks Tuesday, April 7, 2026 maternity education teachers labour nasuwt union dfe leave retention pay Labour faces pressure to introduce a new policy extending fully paid maternity leave for UK teachers to 26 weeks, a move advocated by the NASUWT teachers’ union to help prevent a growing exodus from the profession. The union … Read More
Parents demand safer school minibus regulations 30 years after tragic M40 crash Monday, March 23, 2026 minibus safety education roadtraffic licensing teachers schoolchildren campaign survivors m40 The parents of Claire Fitzgerald, who tragically died in a devastating school minibus crash on the M40 over 30 years ago, are calling for urgent improvements in road safety standards for school transport. In 1993, Claire, … Read More
Haven, Charlotte Tilbury, Moonpig and IKEA Offer Exclusive Discounts for Education Workers Saturday, February 28, 2026 discounts education teachers savings retailers nike ikea charlottetilbury moonpig haven Shoppers employed in the education sector can now access exclusive discounts from top brands like Nike, IKEA, Charlotte Tilbury, and Haven, thanks to the Discounts For Teachers scheme. This free-to-join program extends beyond … Read More
New Morrisons Rule Offers 10% Discount to Millions of Essential Workers Friday, February 27, 2026 morrisons discount bluelightcard essentialworkers nhs emergencyservices teachers socialcare cafes groceries Morrisons has introduced a new discount rule, allowing millions of shoppers to save 10% on their weekly grocery bills. Starting this week, employees in essential sectors such as emergency services, the NHS, social care, … Read More