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Advice every parent should read as children return to school
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (506+ words) Children across the West Midlands are returning for another school year this week Children across Birmingham and the West Midlands are getting ready for another year of school, but as the gates open - police are preparing parents for the year…...
6 new school rules coming into force in England from September
19+ hour, 28+ min ago (721+ words) All the new school rules coming into force across England this September under new Labour Party Prime Minister Andy Burnham have been revealed – and one can save parents £50. The Department for Education will set all state schools in England an…...
Top schools starting September with new 'exceptional' ratings from Ofsted
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (243+ words) Goldsmith Primary Academy in Walsall. A handful of West Midlands secondary schools will be going into the new school year with enhanced reputations after receiving glowing praise from Ofsted. The schools are now considered among the best in the region…...
Complaints made to Solihull Council examined by councillors
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (526+ words) Complaints about Solihull children’s services are down but concerns have been raised about a rise relating to support for children with special education needs. A report on the complaints was scrutinised by councillors during the latest meeting of the children’s…...
Disabled university student fighting eviction after losing job
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (744+ words) A disabled university student faces eviction from her accommodation and an uncertain future after being made redundant. Nanditha Bindhu Biju, aged 22, was recently laid off from her part-time role at an events company, meaning she can no longer pay her…...
Where does your city rank? West Midlands school exam results named
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (184+ words) Birmingham Live New rankings reveal the top towns and cities in England where children achieve the best school exam results, based on grade 5 and above passes in English and maths Chelmsford topped the national table with 82.5% of pupils achieving grade…...
Schools to clamp down harder on parents over 'unfair' rules from September
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (371+ words) Schools are likely to take a tougher stance.(Image: Rob Browne) Schools are likely to take a much tougher stance over a controversial rule from September. It serves as a warning to families over term-time holidays. Parents who take their…...
The Range's £50 desk that 'looks expensive' is 'perfect for homework"
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (448+ words) The desk is 'perfect for homework' according to parents(Image: The Range) Children will be heading back to school in a matter of days and parents are making a mad dash to their local shopping centre to ensure they've got…...
West Midlands city 'near bottom of table' for school exam results
1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) Towns and cities in England where kids achieve the best school exam results have been named. Rankings were based on the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 and above in the core subjects of English and maths. This provides parents…...
Parents hit out over school September rules and say 'unfair"
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (446+ words) Parents have had their say.(Image: PA) Furious parents have made their feelings clear over controversial rules which could see them fined. The start of a new school year once again opens up the debate over term-time holidays. Thousands of…...