‘I Wanted to Be a Gangster and Started Bunking Off School, but It Became a Nightmare’ Tuesday, November 25, 2025 exploitation countylines knifecrime gangculture youth staffordshire drugtrafficking violencereduction education recovery Anthony’s story is a stark warning about the hidden dangers of trying to fit into a dangerous lifestyle. As a teenager from Staffordshire, he dreamed of being a gangster, carrying a knife to feel powerful and accepted. But … Read More
Prime Minister Announces Expansion of Free Breakfast Clubs to Combat Child Hunger in Birmingham Wednesday, November 19, 2025 breakfast childpoverty birmingham starmer schools funding foodsecurity costofliving government education Dozens of new free breakfast clubs are set to open across Birmingham, aiming to address concerns that many children are going hungry and struggling to focus in class. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled an ambitious plan … Read More
Headteacher Cautions Against Prioritizing Cost Over Quality in SEND Education Thursday, November 13, 2025 send education budget dudley independentschools specialneeds heathfieldknoll children provision outcomes The headteacher of Heathfield Knoll School, an independent institution specializing in education for special needs pupils from Dudley, has expressed concerns about reducing costs at the expense of educational quality. Dudley … Read More
Birmingham School Project Approved to Tackle Damp and Flooding Issues Wednesday, November 12, 2025 birmingham education school infrastructure repairs flooding damp structural renovation safety A £747,000 project to address serious structural concerns at Story Wood Primary School in Kingstanding, Birmingham, has been officially approved. The decision comes in response to issues including flooding, mould, and … Read More
Midlands' Top Secondary Schools Where Nearly All Pupils Achieve Excellence Wednesday, November 12, 2025 midlands secondaryschools gcse education grammarschools examresults academicexcellence warwickshire birmingham topgrades A new league table has identified the West Midlands secondary schools where almost every student attains top grades in English and maths GCSE exams. These schools are predominantly selective grammar or prestigious private … Read More
Birmingham Mother Awarded Compensation After Council Fails Expelled Son's Educational Needs Monday, November 10, 2025 birmingham education exclusion learningneeds compensation ombudsman council specialeducation mentalhealth complainthandling A mother in Birmingham has received financial compensation after the city council failed to provide appropriate education for her son for more than a year following his permanent exclusion from school. The boy, who has … Read More