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Smacking leads to worse exam results, research finds
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (590+ words) Thursday, 11 June 2026 04: 00 Smacking children can lead to future behavioural problems and worse exam results, according to new research. Analysis by University College London found those subjected to physical punishment aged three, five, and seven were more likely not to pass…...
Dudley College Students brush up on their history at Himley Hall
3+ week, 6+ day ago (523+ words) Thursday, 14 May 2026 17: 20 By Dan Richards X @brummy_dan A new partnership between Dudley College of Technology and Dudley Council is helping enhance visitor spaces at Himley Hall while giving students valuable real'world experience. Students from the Painting and Decorating course at Dudley…...
Trust plays key role in early identification of motor coordination needs
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (449+ words) Monday, 4 May 2026 19: 55 By Dan Richards X @brummy_dan A Black Country NHS Trust is implementing an early'identification programme, working in partnership with local education and health services to support children with motor coordination needs. Known as Fundamental Movement Skill Screening, the initiative…...
Construction phase complete for new higher education and skills centre
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (575+ words) Monday, 23 March 2026 19: 51 By Dan Richards X @brummy_dan The leader of Dudley Council has hailed the start an exciting new era for education in Dudley, as the construction phase of a new "26 million university campus concludes. Dudley Council and its Alliance partners…...
New Sandwell careers website
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (244+ words) Thursday, 5 March 2026 22: 44 The rebranded Sandwell Careers Service has been launched a new website designed to make it easier for young people to explore their career ideas. The rebrand reflects the service's core purpose: delivering high-quality, independent careers information, advice and…...
Details of military gap year for UK's under 25s revealed
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (975+ words) Saturday, 27 December 2025 12: 58 Details of the government's incoming military gap year programme have been revealed. The government announced the scheme earlier this year, which is aimed at getting more teenagers interested in serving in the Armed Forces. The scheme will open…...
Most Replayed Moment: Is Modern Parenting Causing ADHD? Your Decisions Shape Your Child's Mind!
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (83+ words) Saturday, 27 December 2025 - 26 minutes Erica Komisar is a psychoanalyst renowned for her work on parenting, early childhood development, and the root causes of behavioural issues. In today's moment, Erica discusses the rise in ADHD diagnoses and reveals which modern parenting practices…...