Education and Training News & Updates
Reading Fairy locations across the UK are encouraging families to ‘share their shelves’ this week and help other youngsters discover the joy of reading by donating a book that’s no longer needed.
- 18th February 2026
Halesowen College is delighted to announce that Diamond Home Care, a specialist community care provider that operates across Dudley and Sandwell, has joined the college’s PowerPartner Programme with platinum partner status.
Planning approval has been granted to develop new facilities at the University of Wolverhampton’s Springfield Campus to house a state-of-the-art engineering tech hub as part of the pioneering Green Innovation Corridor (GIC) programme.
Keele University are launching a new series of public debates later this year.
- 7th February 2026
Nominations open for the Midlands Education Awards 2026 - nominate now!
Hairdressers from across the region will be gathering to celebrate the opening of City of Wolverhampton College's new hair training salon, during National Apprenticeship Week.
- 13th January 2026
The City of Wolverhampton Council is inviting children and young people, parents and carers, education leaders, and social care and health professionals to help shape its new School Accessibility Strategy.
- 6th January 2026
With the deadline just over a week away, a third of parents of children who are due to start school for the first time this September are yet to apply for reception class places.
- 21st December 2025
The City of Wolverhampton Council has formally approved the permanent expansion of Green Park School, creating an additional 27 places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- 21st December 2025
The City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet has approved proposals to launch an initial consultation on plans to expand Colton Hills Community School.