Renewed Hope for Solihull Special School as Funding Decision Remains Pending Saturday, April 18, 2026 solihull specialschool funding send education dfe shirley council autism disabilities Plans for a new 150-place special school in Solihull may not be dead after all, as recent updates signal a potential revival. The proposal for the school, intended to serve pupils aged 11 to 19 with specialist needs, was … Read More
Joy for Birmingham and Wolverhampton Colleges as They Gain Prestigious Technical Excellence Status Wednesday, April 15, 2026 education skills training birmingham wolverhampton colleges manufacturing digital technical westmidlands Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET) and City of Wolverhampton College have been proudly recognized for their outstanding contribution to skills development by being named Technical Excellence Colleges by the UK Government. … Read More
New School Dinner Rules Announced for England Starting September 2026 Monday, April 13, 2026 schoolmeals nutrition government education health policy england children labour reforms From September 2026, schools in England will adopt a new set of food standards aimed at providing healthier, more nutritious meals for children. The Labour Party government has announced these sweeping changes as the first … Read More
West Midlands Safari Park Offers £19.50 Parent and Child Deal for Under Fives Week Saturday, April 11, 2026 safari wildlife family toddler events discounts education entertainment westmidlands activities West Midlands Safari Park is delighted to announce its Under Fives Week, featuring a fantastic parent-and-toddler ticket deal. From April 20 to 24, families can enjoy a full day at the park with an adult and a pre-schooler … Read More
Thousands of Students at 15 English Universities Ordered to Repay Maintenance Loans Amid Crackdown Friday, April 10, 2026 students maintenance loans franchise universities repayment government education funding crackdown More than 22,000 students from 15 universities and colleges across England have been instructed to repay their maintenance loans as part of a government crackdown on franchise university courses. The affected students … Read More
West Midlands School Becomes First to Achieve Three 'Exceptional' Ofsted Ratings Thursday, April 9, 2026 ofsted education reedswood walsall inspection achievement leadership primary school ratings Reedswood E-ACT Primary Academy in Walsall has made history as the first school in the Midlands to receive three ‘exceptional’ ratings under Ofsted’s newly overhauled inspection framework. Following the … Read More