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Sometimes, exams just don't go how you might have hoped

5 tips for moving forward if your GCSE or A Level exam goes wrong

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13 Birmingham schools rated 'Inadequate' or 'Requires Improvement'

Universities from across England and Scotland came out on top in the 2026 league table

The UK's best universities named - see how your local uni ranked

Some families say they will be priced out of private education after schools started getting charged VAT on fees

Private schools lose VAT legal challenge - what it means for parents

Nationwide, the lion's share of families were able to land their child an offer at their first choice of school

How many children offered a place at their first choice school in 2025

Thrifty parents will be able to grab some back to school bargains over the next few weeks

School uniform sale dates for major UK supermarkets

New data from the Department for Education reveals the average grades earned by A-level students

The 12 worst performing Birmingham sixth forms and colleges

West Midlands universities ranked from best to worst, according to the Complete University Guide 2026

West Midlands universities ranked best to worst in 2026 guide

Students working long hours on top of their studies risk burnout and anxiety, researchers say

Women working while they study 'harassed and underpaid'

Lisa Smart is one of the MPs calling for change, in what's being described as a financial literacy crisis among Gen Z

Gen Z turning to influencers over school for money advice

These primary schools were among many across the country boasting exceptionally low absence rates

The best primary schools in England for attendance

The EnergyTown game is marketed towards UK schoolchildren, and funded by energy giant Equinor

Warning over classroom game accused of 'brainwashing' schoolchildren

There are a number of alternatives to traditional exams widely supported by teachers

Many parents and teachers fear exams outdated - 5 popular alternatives

The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school meals

How to know if your family is eligible, as free school meals expanded

Primary school stock

The 15 worst performing Sandwell primary schools

The Food Foundation says it's concerning children are being served so much processed meat in school meals

Call for change over 'worrying' health risk in school dinners

These secondary schools had some of the city's lowest absence rates

Birmingham's top 10 state secondary schools for attendance

Each of the nine new grades means something slightly different

New 9-1 GCSE grades explained as pupils tackle 2025 exams

Current guidelines in both the UK and France allow young children to use screens for an hour or two each day

Experts say screen time causing 'permanent damage' to children under 6

Artist's impression of proposed new school building at St Peter's Roman Catholic School, Solihull

School expansion moves closer - pictures show incredible revamp

Primary schools stock image

The worst performing Solihull primary schools based on latest tests

Bedtime stories can do much more than just improve a child's sleep

3 ways bedtime stories benefit your child, according to a scientist

The funding could benefit hundreds of schools across the country

Huge investment into 'crumbling' schools - what it means for pupils

Built in a neo-classical style, King Edward VI in Handsworth opened in September 1911 and was the merger of three existing schools.

Majestic school building named among city's heritage sites

Even five years on, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt in the classroom

This year’s GCSE candidates 'some of the worst affected by pandemic'

Exam stress can manifest in all sorts of different ways

7 signs of exam stress parents need to look out for

Classrooms will be empty and children will be enjoying some summer fun before they know it

When the school summer holidays will start and end in 2025

From history, to psychology, to software engineering, many degrees can pave the way to the C-Suite

The university degrees most likely to land you a 'C-Suite' job

AI in schools presents both risks and challenges, a Parliamentary report says

The impact of AI on children and schools - what the evidence says

Ruth Sparkes (left) and Sunita Gordon launched SaferSpace to address the lack of secure, accessible reporting routes in education

The groundbreaking app that could give pupils power over safeguarding

Well-meaning phrases can sometimes do more harm than good when it comes to exam stress

5 things you should never say to your child during exam season

Learning the recorder at school has been a tradition going back decades

School recorder playing plummets - the instruments taking its place

Chivenor Primary, Castle Vale

Birmingham primary school awarded 'Outstanding' Ofsted ratings

Services For Education's annual Youth Proms at Symphony Hall where music ensembles perform in front of an enthusiastic audience

Birmingham charity is finalist in top national charity awards

This week is national Walk to School Week

How to know whether your child is ready to walk to school alone

Primary school

The 20 worst performing Birmingham primary schools

Young people across the UK have a lot of big worries on their plates

5 of the biggest concerns for children in 2025

New figures from the Department for Education

The 9 worst performing secondary schools based on GCSEs

Primary schools

The 15 best performing primary schools based on writing & maths scores

Getting 100% of their pupils to meet these targets is no mean feat

The primary schools where 100% of pupils hit performance targets

The 2025 Eurovision final will take place in Basel this weekend

Can you match each Eurovision country in the finals with its capital?

Only about one in 10 of the students surveyed felt ready for their exams

The top 20 excuses teens admit using to get out of studying for exams

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