18+ hour, 20+ min ago  (562+ words) Lawrie Humby met Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, at one of four celebrations recognising over 9, 000 young people who have shown extraordinary perseverance, creativity and resilience to complete their Gold Dof E in schools, community organisations, youth groups and workplaces....

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (229+ words) Children were given the chance to brush up on their literacy skills and build confidence as they read aloud in the Read to Dogs sessions at the Catherine-De-Barnes home. Children aged three and up sat and read to some of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (163+ words) Pegasus Primary school, part of Summit Learning trust, has been awarded a "150, 000 grant to build a new nursery. There will be 20 places for 2 year olds and 20 places for three and four year olds at a new pre-school, before they start…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (234+ words) The Active Travel Ambassadors at Lyndon School have secured "200 from a panel at Solihull Council to launch plans to encourage walking, cycling, and other forms of active travel among their peers. The ambassadors will now begin planning the next phase…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (736+ words) For many aspiring designers outside the UK's largest cities, the path into a creative career can feel uncertain. While digital tools have made learning more accessible than ever, opportunities themselves are not always evenly distributed. A new study by Adobe…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (206+ words) Charles Fillingham, Headmaster at Solihull School, has made it to the final of this year's TES Schools Awards, which celebrate the UK's most inspiring teachers and schools from both the state and independent sectors. In 2024, Solihull School was named the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (730+ words) Boredom at home doesn't have to be intense. It's more subtle. You sit, pick up your phone, do a bit of scrolling, put it down, pick up your laptop, and just stare. Nothing interests you. Not because of a lack…...

4+ week, 13+ hour ago  (202+ words) A team of 10 A-level Chemistry students at Solihull Sixth Form College took on the challenge, which is an annual test set by the Royal Society of Chemistry. It offers an opportunity for students to test themselves in the field of…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (454+ words) In the United States, concern surged this month after reports of a 12-year-old autistic boy allegedly being attacked by classmates on a Missouri school bus. His family said the violence followed ongoing bullying linked to his disability, renewing calls for…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (768+ words) For years, the cost-of-living conversation has largely focused on families, mortgage holders and pensioners. But across Solihull and the wider West Midlands, another group is quietly feeling the squeeze more than most: students. University has long been seen as a…...