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Solihull health expert warns of RSI risk in children

Schoolchildren who use computers and smart phones for long periods of time could be at risk of injury, a Midlands health expert has warned.Read

Birmingham student designs world-leading 3D anatomy model

Students at a top Midlands university will be able to study the human body with a new 3D anatomy model.Read

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Birmingham student designs world-leading 3D anatomy model

Students at a top Midlands university will be able to study the human body with a new 3D anatomy model.Read

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Birmingham students protest at higher education cuts and tuition fees

Students in Birmingham took part in a national day of action against the Government’s higher education plans – including walkouts at campuses across the city. Read

Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School

Kings Heath school gets top marks under new Ofsted rating

A Birmingham primary school has become one of the first in the country to get top marks under tough new guidelines from Ofsted. Read

Teachers strike at Castle Vale Performing Arts College

Castle Vale Performing Arts College braced for further strike action

Castle Vale Performing Arts College in Birmingham is braced for further closures as teachers staged the first of three walkouts over claims of poor management and bad behaviour from pupils at the school. Read

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White working class boys getting left behind in Birmingham schools

Working class white boys in Birmingham are being left behind in exam results at a time when all other ethnic groups are making great progress.Read

Castle Vale Performing Arts College

Teachers strike at Castle Vale Performing Arts College in protest at management and pupils

Teachers at one of Birmingham’s worst-performing schools have walked out on strike in protest at what they claim is poor management and bad behaviour among pupils. Read

Castle Vale Performing Arts College

Staff at Castle Vale Performing Arts College to strike over conditions at school

Staff at Castle Vale Performing Arts College are to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday amid claims of poor management and bad behaviour from pupils. Read

Birmingham Post

More parents considering legal action over children's education

A Birmingham law firm has reported a rise in the number of families considering legal action over their children’s education.Read

Exams success

Seven Birmingham schools praised by Government after leap in GCSE successes

Ministers have highlighted seven Birmingham schools for praise after they succeeded in dramatically improving GCSE results.Read

Birmingham City University School of Art

500 sign petition against changes to Bournville art school

Hundreds of people have signed a petition opposing plans to turn a historic Birmingham art school into a university college.Read

King Edward's School

King Edward's School in Edgbaston launches careers network

A leading Birmingham boys’ school is hoping its past success stories can help put current pupils on the right career path with the launch of a new mentor scheme.Read

University-backed £9.7m academy for Staffordshire approved

Plans for a new university-backed £9.7 million academy have been approved by Staffordshire County Council.Read

Birmingham Post

Birmingham school admissions: 4,000 children miss out on first choice

Almost a third of Birmingham children missed out on their top choice in the annual race for secondary school places.Read

Birmingham Mail

Birmingham graduates in degree row with business school over finances

BIRMINGHAM students at the centre of a degree row said they fear they would not be able to graduate due to a financial dispute.Read

Birmingham Post

Newman University College to team up with American namesake

Newman University College in Birmingham has unveiled plans for students to study at its US namesake.Read

Birmingham Post

Under-performing Birmingham schools to be put under spotlight

Underperforming schools will be in the spotlight amid plans to boost results in Birmingham.Read

John Hick

Leading Birmingham philosopher of religion John Hick dies at the age of 90

Politicians and academics have paid tribute to a world-renowned Birmingham philosopher who “would not flinch from controversy” and who was once accused of heresy.Read

Aston University Engineering School to pilot new apprenticeship scheme

A £15 million Birmingham school is set for a UK first after being picked to pilot a new apprenticeship scheme.Read