Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick has secured £147,250 through the UK Government’s Turing Scheme to enable 90 of its Sixth Form students to undertake international work placements in Dubai, Seville and Vienna. The two-week placements, scheduled from late January to February 2026, will be…
Lightwoods Primary Academy has installed an interactive Lü board at its Castle Road site, marking a significant step forward in the school’s approach to immersive and active learning. The Lü board is a large, high-tech projector screen that uses motion…
Year 10 students, Ayelen Martinez and Dileena Kaur, have been appointed as Sandwell Youth Commissioners with West Midlands Police, a role that gives young people a meaningful voice in decisions about policing and community safety. Their appointments place them among…
Students at Shireland CBSO Academy are preparing to unveil their first student-led business, Happiness is Handmade. The school’s Enterprise Club has spent nearly half a year developing ideas, trialling designs and learning how to turn an early concept into a…
Pupils across Tameside Primary Academy enjoyed a special visit from Maddie Thompson, a British Paralympian basketball player. The visit gave children the chance to learn more about disabilities, perseverance and how a positive mindset can help them achieve their goals. …
Year three at Holyhead Primary Academy stepped into the world of performance for a lively drama and dance workshop run by the Birmingham Hippodrome Education Network. The session combined expressive movement with imaginative storytelling, encouraging pupils to explore their creativity…
Key stage one pupils enjoyed an exciting day with The Falconry Centre from Hagley, which visited the school for an immersive session that supported the Academy’s science curriculum. The workshop introduced children to a range of birds of prey, including…
Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy were treated to a special visit from author and teacher Natasha Brown, who read her book Jehvon Goes to Jamaica, which follows the story of a young boy’s holiday to the Caribbean islands. The children…
Pupils from Tameside Primary Academy in Wednesbury took centre stage during the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Lidl store in Tamebridge, Walsall. The store, built on the site of the former Tamebridge Garage Ltd on Walsall Road, welcomed the…
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is inviting educators to explore a range of teaching opportunities at its upcoming secondary recruitment event. The event will be held on Thursday 29 January 2026 at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy, Kelvin Way, West Bromwich B70…