Birmingham School’s Innovative Attendance Strategies Earn Outstanding Ofsted Rating Monday, May 18, 2026 ofsted attendance birmingham erdington education academy students schools strategy innovation E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington has been recognized by Ofsted for its exceptional attendance strategies, earning an outstanding rating. The academy’s innovative approaches to improving student attendance have set … Read More
Erdington Academy Transforms School Hall into Pop-Up Prom Boutique to Support Students Sunday, May 17, 2026 erdingtonacademy prom education community charity students support inclusion costofliving birmingham Erdington Academy in Birmingham has turned its main hall into a vibrant pop-up boutique, providing free dresses and suits to help students prepare for their upcoming prom. Recognising that the cost of living crisis makes even … Read More
West Midlands Launches Strategic Partnership to Boost £1.7bn Defence Sector Sunday, May 17, 2026 defence westmidlands partnership innovation manufacturing security mod education technology collaboration A dynamic new partnership aimed at accelerating growth in the West Midlands’ defence sector has been established. The Regional Defence and Security Cluster (RDSC) unites industry leaders, academic institutions, government … Read More
Ofsted Confirms Outstanding Rating for Prestigious Old Swinford Hospital School in Stourbridge Tuesday, May 12, 2026 ofsted boarding education inspection excellence stourbridge school pupils mentoring leadership Ofsted has completed a fresh inspection of Old Swinford Hospital School, one of the West Midlands’ most esteemed and academically accomplished institutions. Located in Stourbridge, this fee-paying boarding school draws some … Read More
'Trailblazing' Birmingham School Recognized for Outstanding Attendance Monday, May 11, 2026 birmingham education attendance ofsted behaviour academy secondary performance schools westmidlands E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington, Birmingham, has been praised for its exceptional attendance rates, placing it among the top-performing secondary schools in the city and beyond. Leaders at the school have been … Read More
HMRC Begins Sending Letters Alerting Parents to £1,406 Child Benefit Boost Sunday, May 10, 2026 hmrc childbenefit education parents payments tax training claim teenagers benefits HMRC has commenced sending letters to parents warning them about the risk of losing Child Benefit payments totaling £1,406.60 per year. Starting from May 8, these reminder letters have been sent to families with children aged … Read More