Ofsted Reports Positive Changes at Shire Oak Academy in West Midlands Sunday, May 10, 2026 ofsted education attendance behaviour leadership inspection schools improvement westmidlands walsall Shire Oak Academy in Walsall, once rated among the worst secondary schools in the West Midlands, is showing clear signs of improvement following a recent Ofsted inspection. The school, which has around 1,300 pupils, was … Read More
Walsall Council Fined Over Minimum Wage Underpayment to School Staff Thursday, May 7, 2026 walsall council minimumwage apprentices underpayment fines schools employment hmrc dbt Walsall Council has been fined £34,082 for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage to 36 employees, including apprentices and lunchtime supervisors, at four schools within the borough. The Department for Business and Trade … Read More
Birmingham Schools Trust Reveals Job Cuts and iPad Reductions Amid Financial Rescue Sunday, May 3, 2026 education restructuring birmingham arthurterry ipads jobcuts neu debt schools funding The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), overseeing 24 schools across Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire, has announced a new phase of restructuring, including job cuts and a reduction in their … Read More
Ofsted Unveils New Inspection Ratings as Midlands Schools Receive Updated Assessments Tuesday, April 28, 2026 ofsted midlands schools inspection education ratings exceptional improvement performance academy Many schools across the West Midlands have recently discovered their latest Ofsted inspection outcomes following visits from inspectors. The education watchdog has released a fresh set of reports, presenting headteachers with … Read More
Midlands Independent Schools Shine in England’s Top 50 Rankings Saturday, April 25, 2026 midlands independent schools ranking education birmingham grammar concord solihull comprehensive Independent secondary schools across the Midlands have earned top spots among England’s most elite educational institutions in the latest national league tables. These schools, which include both private and grammar … Read More
Mobile Phones to Be Banned in All English Schools Under New Legislation Tuesday, April 21, 2026 mobilephones bans schools education legislation children wellbeing headteachers government policy The UK government has announced a significant change in school policy by pushing for a statutory ban on mobile phones in all schools across England. This move replaces the previous non-binding guidance with a legally … Read More