Halesowen Teacher Leaves Pupils Unsupervised with Dangerous Tools to Take Secret Vape Break During Panic Attack Sunday, July 12, 2026 vaping teaching safety misconduct panicattack woodworking supervision discipline tools education Paul Price, a design and technology teacher at Leasowes High School in Halesowen, has avoided a prohibition order despite leaving pupils unsupervised during a woodwork lesson to take a secret vape break amid a panic attack. … Read More
Paedophile Teacher Banned After Exchanging 40,000 Messages with Pupil in Stafford Monday, June 29, 2026 teacher paedophile stafford misconduct teaching snapchat abuse conviction regulation safeguarding Alexander Webb, a former teacher at a Stafford school, has been permanently banned from the teaching profession after engaging in a disturbing sexual relationship with a pupil that involved almost 40,000 messages over six … Read More
A Look Around Smith's Wood Academy - England's Most Improved School Wednesday, March 25, 2026 education improvement achievement transformation solihull academy students leadership teaching schools Nestled in the heart of Solihull, Smith’s Wood Academy stands as a remarkable example of educational transformation. Once struggling to meet expectations, the school has surged ahead to become the most improved school in … Read More
Midlands Schools Receive New Ofsted Inspection Grades Under Updated System Saturday, March 14, 2026 ofsted education schools inspections westmidlands grades curriculum leadership teaching assessment The latest Ofsted inspection results for schools across the West Midlands have been released, revealing a significant shift in how educational institutions are assessed. Following a major overhaul, Ofsted has replaced its … Read More
Heartbreaking loss: Beloved mum-of-three and cherished school assistant passes away after difficult period Monday, March 9, 2026 suicide bereavement community teaching family mentalhealth support tribute football charity sport Michelle Fisher, a devoted mother of three and a much-loved teaching assistant at West Hill Primary School in Cannock, tragically took her own life on Friday, February 20, after experiencing a difficult time. For nearly a … Read More
Beloved Midlands Teaching Assistant Remembered by Family Following Her Passing Friday, March 6, 2026 memorial fundraiser teaching community bereavement support staffordshire family loss tribute The family of Michelle Fisher, a cherished teaching assistant from Staffordshire, have paid a heartfelt tribute following her passing on February 20. Michelle, a devoted mother and beloved figure in the local community, … Read More