Inside the Major Transformation of Solihull’s Smith’s Wood Academy: From Unsafe to England’s Most Improved School Tuesday, March 24, 2026 smithswood solihull education headteacher transformation ofsted behaviour truancy schoolimprovement studentsuccess When headteacher Steve Huntington took the helm at Smith’s Wood Academy, the environment was bleak. Corridors echoed with silence—or the chaos of pupils skipping lessons—and students rarely smiled or engaged with staff. … Read More
Ofsted Praises Bishop Challoner Catholic College as One of Birmingham's Top Secondary Schools Monday, March 9, 2026 bishopchalloner ofsted birmingham secondaryschool education inspection attendance behaviour leadership comprehensive Ofsted has released its latest evaluation following a visit to Bishop Challoner Catholic College, a secondary school in Birmingham consistently recognized among the city’s top comprehensive schools. Located in Kings … Read More
Transformations Planned for Birmingham’s St Martin's Queensway Tunnel – What to Expect and When Friday, February 27, 2026 birmingham tunnel stmartinsqueensway bullring anti-social behaviour publicspace urbanrenewal infrastructure safety Birmingham City Council has announced a series of long-awaited improvements to the notorious St Martin’s Queensway tunnel, a key pedestrian route running beneath the Bullring and connecting Birmingham New Street and … Read More
Walsall Council Leaders to Face Questions on Museum Plans, Fly-Tipping, and Antisocial Behaviour Tuesday, February 24, 2026 walsall museum planning flytipping antisocial behaviour council enforcement potholes parking Walsall Council leaders are set to answer questions on ten pressing issues at the upcoming public meeting on Thursday, February 26, at 6pm at the Walsall Council House. Among the topics under scrutiny are the future of the … 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
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