Education and Training News & Updates
- 7th August 2026
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The Government’s plan to introduce technical and vocational pathways from age 14 in the UK could lead to significant changes for the education and training M&A market, according to finance experts.
First Intuition Midlands is expanding its course offering with the launch of in-centre ACCA courses.
- 4th August 2026
The Retrofit Academy brings all regulated qualifications under the AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group in landmark move to raise the bar for the retrofit profession.
- 3rd August 2026
Children and young people, families, professionals and other stakeholders are being invited to help shape the future development of SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) services in Wolverhampton.
- 3rd August 2026
Crosby Management Training has completed its first inspection under Ofsted
- 2nd August 2026
Students from the first cohort at Ibstock Academy have graduated, marking an important milestone for the Partner a College pilot programme delivered in partnership with Walsall College and the Home Builders Federation (HBF).
- 2nd August 2026
Walsall College’s Higher Education Student of the Year 2026 is Public Services graduate, Lily May Wood.
- 30th July 2026
Pennfields School has joined a select few city schools to scoop a prestigious Alex Timpson ARC Attachment Award for helping vulnerable pupils to thrive.
SME Outsourcing Ltd is celebrating after all trainees on its hospitality programme with Walsall Football Club received job offers.