Birmingham Councillor Urges Women to Be More Vocal in Politics Saturday, March 14, 2026 politics women birmingham councillor gender equality leadership empowerment challenges libdem Birmingham councillor Shabina Bano has opened up about the significant challenges women encounter in the political arena, emphasizing that many female politicians remain “somewhat silent” due to an environment … Read More
Lloyds Bank Makes Strategic Move with Key Appointment for 28 Million Customers Tuesday, March 10, 2026 lloyds banking infrastructure finance appointment projectfinance debtadvisory ukbanking leadership investment Lloyds Bank, a prominent player in the UK banking sector with branches in Birmingham and across the country, has made a significant announcement affecting its 28 million customers. The bank has appointed Trusha Pillay as the … Read More
Ofsted Praises Bishop Challoner Catholic College as One of Birmingham's Top Secondary Schools Monday, March 9, 2026 bishopchalloner ofsted birmingham secondaryschool education inspection attendance behaviour leadership comprehensive Ofsted has released its latest evaluation following a visit to Bishop Challoner Catholic College, a secondary school in Birmingham consistently recognized among the city’s top comprehensive schools. Located in Kings … Read More
Turnaround for North Solihull School Once Marred by Fights and Bullying Tuesday, March 3, 2026 smithswoodacademy solihull education ofsted schoolimprovement bullying leadership gcse attendance studentbehavior Smith’s Wood Academy in Solihull has undergone a remarkable transformation, earning praise from Ofsted inspectors after years of challenges. Just three years ago, the secondary school, serving nearly 900 pupils from Chelmsley … Read More
Midlands Schools Among First to Earn New ‘Strong’ Rating from Ofsted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 ofsted education midlands schools inspection ratings achievement curriculum leadership inclusion Schools in the West Midlands are among the first to receive inspection ratings under Ofsted’s newly revamped grading system. The education watchdog has replaced its previous ratings—such as ‘outstanding’ and … Read More
Midland’s Great Alne Primary with Just 12 Pupils Faces Possible Closure Sunday, February 22, 2026 education schoolclosure warwickshire enrollment ofsted leadership funding primaryschool community send Great Alne Primary School in Warwickshire, a small Midland institution with a capacity for 112 pupils, currently educates just 12 children—less than 10% of its capacity. Following a recent inspection rating the school as … Read More