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December 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Former student takes on role as headteacher at Wolverhampton school in 'full circle' moment

Former student takes on role as headteacher at Wolverhampton school in 'full circle' moment

December 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Winning author announced for Two Cities Book Award

Winning author announced for Two Cities Book Award

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton school previously placed in special measures gets good rating from Ofsted after 'considerable improvements' seen

Wolverhampton school previously placed in special measures gets good rating from Ofsted after 'considerable improvements' seen

December 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Nursery near Bridgnorth is given another seal of approval with 'outstanding' Ofsted report

Nursery near Bridgnorth is given another seal of approval with 'outstanding' Ofsted report

December 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth funeral director and campaigner raises £55,000 for child bereavement charity

Bridgnorth funeral director and campaigner raises £55,000 for child bereavement charity

December 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Black Country school back open after problem involving 'no running water'

Black Country school back open after problem involving 'no running water'

Supporting image for story: Praise heaped on Smethwick school for achieving top marks from Ofsted

Praise heaped on Smethwick school for achieving top marks from Ofsted

December 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Primary school pupils see the fun side of STEM subjects after £10k IT investment

Primary school pupils see the fun side of STEM subjects after £10k IT investment

Supporting image for story: Roads outside two Dudley schools to be closed at drop-off and pick-up times in new plans

Roads outside two Dudley schools to be closed at drop-off and pick-up times in new plans

December 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Parents welcome Bridgnorth sixth form plans

Parents welcome Bridgnorth sixth form plans

Supporting image for story: How a bookshop owner is helping children to develop a love of reading

How a bookshop owner is helping children to develop a love of reading

December 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Tree-mendous fun at Wolverhampton school as staff and pupils mark anniversary with planting ceremony

Tree-mendous fun at Wolverhampton school as staff and pupils mark anniversary with planting ceremony

November 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'An unacceptable standard of education': ‘Inadequate’ Willenhall school slated by Ofsted

'An unacceptable standard of education': ‘Inadequate’ Willenhall school slated by Ofsted

November 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wednesbury school affected by crumble-risk concrete working towards 'permanent solution' to problem

Wednesbury school affected by crumble-risk concrete working towards 'permanent solution' to problem

Supporting image for story: Primary school signs up to innovative diabetes screening programme

Primary school signs up to innovative diabetes screening programme

November 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Oldbury academy with 'high ambitions' for students rated 'good' by Ofsted

Oldbury academy with 'high ambitions' for students rated 'good' by Ofsted

November 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: It's the Wombles of Walsall! Litter picking pupils clean up Darlaston

It's the Wombles of Walsall! Litter picking pupils clean up Darlaston

November 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dudley school holds double ceremony in poignant unveiling of plaque dedicated to student

Dudley school holds double ceremony in poignant unveiling of plaque dedicated to student

November 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Specialist school celebrates prestigious award win

Specialist school celebrates prestigious award win

Supporting image for story: Sweet success as 713 students take part in baking world record

Sweet success as 713 students take part in baking world record

November 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Halesowen College 'delighted' with good rating from Ofsted

Halesowen College 'delighted' with good rating from Ofsted

Supporting image for story: Wolves Foundation sets up a schools Dragons' Den on recycling

Wolves Foundation sets up a schools Dragons' Den on recycling

November 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Improving Staffordshire school delighted as it gets 'good' grade from Ofsted

Improving Staffordshire school delighted as it gets 'good' grade from Ofsted

Supporting image for story: Darts away as pupils enjoy Bullseye Maths with two of the sport's biggest stars

Darts away as pupils enjoy Bullseye Maths with two of the sport's biggest stars

Supporting image for story: New rules proposed for school minibuses on 30th anniversary of crash that killed 12 Hagley pupils and their teacher

New rules proposed for school minibuses on 30th anniversary of crash that killed 12 Hagley pupils and their teacher

November 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton college cricket pavilion gets licence go-ahead despite noise and wildlife fears

Wolverhampton college cricket pavilion gets licence go-ahead despite noise and wildlife fears

November 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aston University in Birmingham joining forces with Queen's University Belfast

Aston University in Birmingham joining forces with Queen's University Belfast

Supporting image for story: Childhood chickenpox vaccine recommended for use on the NHS

Childhood chickenpox vaccine recommended for use on the NHS

November 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: University of Wolverhampton's Walsall campus closed 'as a precaution' amid reports of gas leak

University of Wolverhampton's Walsall campus closed 'as a precaution' amid reports of gas leak

November 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Group that teaches motor maintenance to youths hopes to get back on track after karts 'stolen'

Group that teaches motor maintenance to youths hopes to get back on track after karts 'stolen'

November 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Black Country schools and colleges pay their respects to the fallen at services and parades ahead of Remembrance Day

Black Country schools and colleges pay their respects to the fallen at services and parades ahead of Remembrance Day

Supporting image for story: Walsall school defends itself after accusations of rodent infestation

Walsall school defends itself after accusations of rodent infestation

November 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Youngsters get closer look at how the roads keep running

Youngsters get closer look at how the roads keep running

November 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: New warm hubs open up to provide welcoming place for young people in Sandwell

New warm hubs open up to provide welcoming place for young people in Sandwell

November 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Boy, 14, charged following Walsall school lockdown due to 'potential threat'

Boy, 14, charged following Walsall school lockdown due to 'potential threat'

Supporting image for story: Children from Bilston and Castle Vale schools to perform in London at St Giles Church

Children from Bilston and Castle Vale schools to perform in London at St Giles Church

November 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dudley Building Society's great book give-away to celebrate milestone

Dudley Building Society's great book give-away to celebrate milestone

November 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Brighter future for students as contracts agreed for new learning quarter

Brighter future for students as contracts agreed for new learning quarter

October 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton mayor drops in on school's Black History Month celebrations

Wolverhampton mayor drops in on school's Black History Month celebrations

Supporting image for story: Youth centre donation is music to the ears of Wolverhampton youngsters

Youth centre donation is music to the ears of Wolverhampton youngsters

Supporting image for story: College moves construction courses after huge investment into new carpentry workshop

College moves construction courses after huge investment into new carpentry workshop

October 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Sponsored walk raises £1,000 so Walsall nursery can install life-saving defibrillator

Sponsored walk raises £1,000 so Walsall nursery can install life-saving defibrillator

Supporting image for story: Mosaic artist inspires Black Country children to create eye-catching designs

Mosaic artist inspires Black Country children to create eye-catching designs

Supporting image for story: College deal could see sixth form saved in Bridgnorth

College deal could see sixth form saved in Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Children write to council over road safety after classmate hit crossing road outside school

Children write to council over road safety after classmate hit crossing road outside school

October 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: University of Wolverhampton's new vice-chancellor wants to reach 'all sectors of the community'

University of Wolverhampton's new vice-chancellor wants to reach 'all sectors of the community'

Supporting image for story: Latest pumping equipment donated to college to help students prepare for jobs

Latest pumping equipment donated to college to help students prepare for jobs

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched to save popular Duke of Edinburgh programme

Appeal launched to save popular Duke of Edinburgh programme

Supporting image for story: New Walsall free school planned - with former golf course earmarked as potential site

New Walsall free school planned - with former golf course earmarked as potential site

Supporting image for story: New sports centre planned for ‘outstanding’ Bilston school

New sports centre planned for ‘outstanding’ Bilston school

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