Introduction: A Historic Shift in School Inspection Ofsted has introduced a new inspection model from 10 November 2025, with familiar single-word grades of Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement and Inadequate no longer appearing. Schools will receive a detailed report card that aims to give parents and staff a clearer and more balanced picture of school performance. […]
Major Incident Declared as Schools Remain Shut Schools across Aberdeenshire have faced unprecedented disruption in January 2026, with every school in the region remaining closed for three consecutive days as the council declared a ‘major incident’. The widespread closures have affected all schools and council-run nurseries, leaving thousands of families scrambling to arrange childcare as […]
Introduction: A Leading Secondary School in Birmingham The Arthur Terry School, located in the Four Oaks area of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, has established itself as one of Birmingham’s premier educational institutions. Consistently ranked as the highest performing comprehensive school in Birmingham according to DfE league tables for KS4, the school places in the top […]
Introduction: Understanding the Current School Closure Crisis in Telford School closures in Telford have become a pressing concern for parents, students, and educators as January 2026 brings a perfect storm of challenges. Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby School in Telford has faced significant disruptions due to a malfunctioning heating system, with students sent home almost immediately due […]
Winter Weather Forces Multiple School Closures Severe icy conditions across Bradford have led to the closure or delayed opening of numerous primary schools on Wednesday 7 January 2026, with hazardous weather making travel and access to school sites unsafe, prompting risk assessments and decisions to protect pupils, staff, and families. The disruption highlights the ongoing […]
Storm Goretti Disrupts Education Across Coventry Schools across Coventry have been forced to close today, Friday 9th January 2026, due to severe weather conditions brought by Storm Goretti. The closures affect thousands of pupils and families as heavy snow affects the Midlands through Friday morning, creating dangerous travelling conditions for students and staff alike. Weather […]
