From Climbing Frame to Wheelchair in Five Days: Freddie's Battle with a Hidden Illness Sunday, March 29, 2026 pandas nhs pediatric neurology autoimmune diagnosis rehabilitation immunology education awareness On a sunny Sunday morning, seven-year-old Freddie Green proudly conquered the climbing frame at Solihull’s Brueton Park. For the first time, the play equipment had not defeated him, and his mother, Ruth, remembers his beaming … Read More
A Look Around Smith's Wood Academy - England's Most Improved School Wednesday, March 25, 2026 education improvement achievement transformation solihull academy students leadership teaching schools Nestled in the heart of Solihull, Smith’s Wood Academy stands as a remarkable example of educational transformation. Once struggling to meet expectations, the school has surged ahead to become the most improved school in … Read More
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
Parents demand safer school minibus regulations 30 years after tragic M40 crash Monday, March 23, 2026 minibus safety education roadtraffic licensing teachers schoolchildren campaign survivors m40 The parents of Claire Fitzgerald, who tragically died in a devastating school minibus crash on the M40 over 30 years ago, are calling for urgent improvements in road safety standards for school transport. In 1993, Claire, … Read More
Five Top-Ranked Schools in Sutton Coldfield Make National Best Schools List Sunday, March 22, 2026 suttoncoldfield education schools birmingham grammarschools primaryschools sundaytimes rankings westmidlands families For parents searching for outstanding educational opportunities, Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham stands out as an excellent choice. This leafy town is home to several of the country’s top-performing schools, making it a highly … Read More
Meet the Two Birmingham Men on a Mission to Challenge Harmful Sexual Behaviour Saturday, March 21, 2026 birmingham misogyny education youth violence women schools awareness abuse prevention Joe Cole, 41, and Gareth Rogers, 43, are two Birmingham men committed to transforming the conversation around violence against women and girls. As directors and practitioners of The Right Path, they visit schools across the … Read More