New Qualifications Aim to Bridge Huge Future Skills Gap in MedTech Sector Monday, December 15, 2025 medtech skills qualifications workforce westmidlands training technology healthcare innovation education To tackle a projected shortfall of 145,000 skilled workers in the medical technology sector, innovative qualifications have been introduced in the West Midlands. These Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed to … Read More
DWP Updates Universal Credit Guidance for Families with Children Thursday, December 11, 2025 dwp universalcredit childbenefit education training families support payments welfare guidance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released updated guidance on Universal Credit for families, highlighting the extra financial support available if you are responsible for looking after a child. Under the new … Read More
Midlands' Top Primary Schools Revealed Ahead of January Reception Deadline Thursday, December 11, 2025 midlands primary schools education sundaytimes admissions leaforest walford parentpower reception The Midlands’ top primary schools have been announced as parents prepare to submit applications for reception places by the January 15 deadline. The Sunday Times has published its highly regarded Parent Power Guide 2026, … Read More
Ex-Gangster Augustus Stewart to Educate Birmingham’s Youngest About Knife Crime Wednesday, December 10, 2025 knifecrime gangculture education youth mentorship boxing prevention rehabilitation birmingham youthwork Children in Birmingham as young as seven will soon receive a crucial education on the dangers of knife crime and gang involvement, in an effort to provide support earlier than ever before. Augustus Stewart, a former gang … Read More
Birmingham Primary School Ranks Top 10 Nationally in Sunday Times Guide Tuesday, December 9, 2025 education birmingham primaryschools ofsted rankings leaforest sundaytimes westmidlands academics schools Lea Forest Primary Academy in Lea Hall, Birmingham, has proudly secured a spot among the top 10 primary schools in the UK, according to the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide for 2026. Out of approximately 20,000 primary schools … Read More
Heartbreaking Loss of 13-Year-Old Tiegan Jarman Following Dangerous TikTok Solvent Trend Monday, December 8, 2025 tiktok chroming solvents inhalants teendeath socialmedia awareness education petition safety The family of 13-year-old Tiegan Jarman is mourning the tragic loss of their daughter who died after engaging in a perilous TikTok challenge involving the abuse of inhalants, commonly known as ‘chroming.’ This dangerous … Read More