Education

Staffordshire’s response to Government proposals Government approval clears 90 per cent of historic debt Sufficient future funding remains an issue A regularly reviewed, three-year plan to improve SEND provision in Staffordshire has been submitted to the Government. Involving Staffordshire County Council, parent and carer representatives, the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board, early years providers, […]

Community Learning Service continues to help adults access education, with over 2000 sign-ups so far this academic year 65% of learners had not been in education for 3+ years and 50% reported having learning difficulty, disability or long-term mental health condition Report on service’s success and how council will deliver new types of learning to

A teenager from Stafford has been elected to Youth Council UK’s first-ever Executive Board, a new democratic platform for youth voice spanning the UK, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories. Grace Lee, 17, is one of nineteen young people, aged 16–25, now mandated to lead YCUK. Elected by YCUK founding members, together they will represent young

STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 06:00 JUNE 2 2026    WEST MIDLANDS, UK. June 2nd, 2026 – The Complete University Guide has released its league tables that rank the best universities in the UK overall and in 74 subject areas. It includes 164 institutions. Some 11 universities on the list are based in the West Midlands – here are their overall scores and

Expert panel including Crystelle Pereira and Monica Galetti crown winners of nationwide competition championing nutrition and creativity Today, Russell Hobbs and global charity Action Against Hunger announces the winners of the Plates for Change competition, with St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Staffordshire taking home first place and proving the smallest hands can make the

Abbotsholme School, long recognised as one of Staffordshire’s most progressive independent schools, is entering a new era shaped by growing academic ambition, innovative pathways and a renewed sense of purpose within an increasingly competitive independent sector. In a landscape often driven by scale and spectacle, Abbotsholme is championing something different: the strength of a small

Stoke on Trent College has officially launched the 2026 Challenge South Africa expedition, sending a new cohort of learners to Cape Town as the College marks 21 years of this life-changing international enrichment programme. More than 20 students will participate in the 10‑day experience, gaining first‑hand insight into South Africa’s culture, history and communities. The

The wait for Educational Psychology assessments has dropped from six months to zero delay. New referrals are now being picked up straightaway, improving support for children and young people with SEND and helping families receive quicker decisions. The county council continues to back national calls for fairer SEND funding from government. Staffordshire County Council has