Department for Education Responds to Criticism over Walsall Free School Project Thursday, December 4, 2025 education freeschool walsall dfe valerievaz windsoracademytrust investment secondaryschool accountability transparency The Department for Education (DfE) has addressed concerns over its free school initiative in Walsall after criticism from the area’s Member of Parliament. Valerie Vaz, MP for Walsall and Bloxwich, previously accused the … Read More
Award-Winning Birmingham Restaurant Inspires Students with Interactive Cooking Session at Selly Park Girls' School Monday, December 1, 2025 cooking hospitality education birmingham community asha’s students careers culinary partnership Birmingham’s acclaimed restaurant Asha’s made a heartfelt return to Selly Park Girls' School for the second consecutive year, engaging year 11 pupils in an exciting, hands-on cooking session. Held on Thursday, November 27, … Read More
At Least 25 Birmingham Families Caught Falsifying Addresses to Secure School Places Sunday, November 30, 2025 birmingham schools fraud admissions families education investigation council catchment grammar A recent investigation by Birmingham City Council’s counter fraud team has revealed that at least 25 families were caught submitting false information to gain admission for their children into preferred schools. These … Read More
Inside the Historic Birmingham Library Frozen in Time That 'Will Never Reopen' Sunday, November 30, 2025 library birmingham heritage preservation victorian community closure education poverty council Three years after its closure, Birmingham’s historic Spring Hill Library remains perfectly preserved yet eerily frozen in time. Once a bustling community hub, the Grade II-listed Victorian building adjacent to Tesco on Spring … Read More
Best Midlands Secondary Schools That 'Punch Above Their Weight' Revealed in Exam League Tables Saturday, November 29, 2025 midlands secondary schools gcse stateschools grammarschools examresults education performance birmingham The newest exam league tables have spotlighted the outstanding secondary schools across the West Midlands. While private and grammar schools frequently dominate the top rankings by attracting academically high-achieving … Read More
Decision Due on Walsall College Plans for Former Department Store This Week Wednesday, November 26, 2025 walsall college redevelopment education planning departmentstore saddlerscentre learning community regeneration Walsall Council is set to decide this Thursday, November 27, on ambitious plans to transform the former Marks and Spencer department store on Park Street into a new Adult Learning Centre for Walsall College. The 1970s … Read More