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Gary is an award-winning journalist who has edited nine newspapers and helped launch numerous online news brands. He created UK School News to provide platforms for local schools to share positive news stories, helping them engage with their local communities and celebrate their successes. He has appeared on TV and radio on numerous occasions, presented evidence to Government ministers, lobbied on behalf of the media industry and trained dozens of young journalists. Gary was an Associate Lecturer in Journalism at the University of Derby, and has also advised Wolverhampton College's award-winning Journalism course accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

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Donated prom dresses bring joy to Erdington Academy students

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Erdington Academy Prom Pop-Up: Erdington Academy hosted a pop‑up boutique to dress 60 students for prom – completely free of charge – in...
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Arts

English teacher ‘proud as punch’ as students win FMAT writing competition

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FMAT writing competition: Students across Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust have been recognised for their creativity and flair after impressing judges in FMAT’s Fabulous Fiction...
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Bournville School

Bournville School election helps students learn about democracy

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Election fever gripped Bournville All-Through School as students voted to choose their new Head Girl and Head Boy – while learning about...
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Belfry chefs give Erdington Academy students a masterclass in cooking

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Year 9 students at Erdington Academy cooked up a storm in a fantastic expert-led cooking workshop, delivered by professional chefs from the...
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Ofsted/Results

St Chad’s Ofsted 2025 – Primary praised by inspector as a ‘welcoming place where pupils thrive’

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St Chad’s Ofsted 2025: The proud Head of a Lichfield primary school said a glowing Ofsted report prompted an emotional response from...
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Anna Seward Primary School

ATLP Partners Programme event provides a ‘braw’ night out for Burns Night

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ATLP Partners Programme event: The sound of bagpipes and the smell of freshly cooked haggis filled ATLP’s newest school this week, when...
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Arts

Ambitious Bournville School production re-imagines classic fairy tale

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An ambitious Bournville School production, crafted over months by students and staff, put two of literature’s best-known brothers on trial – with...
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Charity

Fairfax Charity Week 2025 reaches hair-raising conclusion as staff brave leg waxing challenge

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Fairfax Charity Week 2025: A week of fundraising at a caring Sutton Coldfield school came to a hair-raising end when...
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Community

ERDINGTON ACADEMY MENTORS SCHEME IS MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE

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Erdington Academy mentors scheme: A pioneering scheme at a Birmingham Academy is delivering big results – by focussing on the little things.
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Bournville School

FMAT Schools Conference 2025 provides valuable insights for hundreds of school staff

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FMAT Schools Conference 2025: More than 500 delegates from across four schools started 2025 by attending an inspirational conference to hear expert...
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Events

Mere Green tech stars make history at showcase event

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Mere Green tech stars: Six talented students are set to make memories that will last a lifetime when they attend a futuristic...
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Charity

Mere Green Primary students donate hundreds of items to food bank

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Caring students at Mere Green Primary School have got into the Christmas spirit – by donating hundreds of items to less fortunate...
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Fairfax Academy

Fairfax Academy Eisteddfod 2024 – Coventry triumphs as festival celebrates the 90s

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Fairfax Academy Eisteddfod 2024: Fairfax Academy’s annual Eisteddfod was a blast from the past, with the legendary school arts festival delivering two...
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Donated prom dresses bring joy to Erdington Academy students

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Erdington Academy Prom Pop-Up: Erdington Academy hosted a pop‑up boutique to dress 60 students for prom – completely free of charge – in...
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Arts

West End star returns to Coventry school to help students prepare for Rock of Ages musical

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A West End star from Coventry returned to his old school to inspire students as they prepared to take the stage for their...
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Arts

English teacher ‘proud as punch’ as students win FMAT writing competition

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FMAT writing competition: Students across Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust have been recognised for their creativity and flair after impressing judges in FMAT’s Fabulous Fiction...
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Bournville School

Bournville School election helps students learn about democracy

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Election fever gripped Bournville All-Through School as students voted to choose their new Head Girl and Head Boy – while learning about...
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