Ex-Barrister Revitalizes Birmingham School, Slashing Suspensions and Introducing Phone Policy Sunday, April 5, 2026 education birmingham leadership discipline attendance gcse schoolimprovement suspensions behaviour technology When Rash Rahman took the helm as headteacher at Shenley Academy in September, he faced a school grappling with serious challenges: rampant absenteeism, students wandering corridors during lessons, widespread mobile phone … Read More
Birmingham City's Clear Player of the Season with Seven Games Remaining Wednesday, April 1, 2026 birmingham christophklarer football championship playeroftheseason blues leadership defense consistency soccer sport With seven matches left in Birmingham City’s Championship season, the title of Player of the Season is all but settled — and it belongs to Christoph Klarer. The Austrian centre-back, who won both the Players’ Player of … Read More
Council Tax Rises Amidst Sky-High Salaries for Local Authority CEOs Thursday, March 26, 2026 counciltax westmidlands localgovernment salaries ceos costofliving inflation publicsector leadership budget For several years now, residents across the West Midlands have faced yearly council tax hikes, often exceeding inflation. These increases have added to the financial strain on households already grappling with the ongoing … 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
Investors Worldwide Always Ask Andy Street Two Key Questions About Birmingham Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham investment finance council binsstrike economy development leadership prosperuk hs2 Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has acknowledged the contrasting views about Birmingham’s future amid recent challenges that have strained the city’s reputation. Despite facing a severe financial crisis within the city … Read More
Midlands Schools Receive New Ofsted Inspection Grades Under Updated System Saturday, March 14, 2026 ofsted education schools inspections westmidlands grades curriculum leadership teaching assessment The latest Ofsted inspection results for schools across the West Midlands have been released, revealing a significant shift in how educational institutions are assessed. Following a major overhaul, Ofsted has replaced its … Read More