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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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Bournville School

Birmingham student says new school provision ‘rebuilt him brick by brick’

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Bournville School Alternative Provision: A 15‑year‑old boy from Birmingham says a new education facility for children who cannot attend mainstream school “changed his...
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St Chad’s soccer stars triumph in cross-school tournament 

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ATLP Schools Soccer Tournament: Dozens of primary school children from five schools across Lichfield and Tamworth took to the football field for...
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Bournville School

Academy Trust hosts uplifting conference focused on helping every student thrive

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Hundreds of colleagues from across Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust’s four schools came together at Villa Park for an inspirational day of learning, collaboration...
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Bournville School

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust gets national recognition for its commitment to wellbeing

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Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust (FMAT) has been shortlisted for Wellbeing Trust of the Year at the MAT Excellence Awards 2026, a national celebration...
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Events

West Coventry Academy students rack up 15,000 miles in more than a 100 school trips

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Globe-trotting students at West Coventry Academy enjoyed a record-breaking 137 trips last year – covering a staggering 15,200 miles – and there are plenty...
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Arts

Erdington Academy drama students travel to Athens for a week of cultural discovery

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Erdington Academy  drama students jetted off to Athens, ready to immerse themselves in a rich programme designed to deepen their understanding of...
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Community

Smith’s Wood Academy hosts free school holiday club

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Students at Smith’s Wood Academy hit the ground running at the school’s new half term sports provision. The school,...
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Arts

Erdington Academy students set to perform at Hippodrome

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Talented Erdington Academy students will be treading the boards at Birmingham’s most prestigious theatre, after working with a professional artist.
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Ofsted/Results

Smith’s Wood Academy Ofsted report reveals remarkable turnaround

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Smith’s Wood Academy has improved more than any other school in the country, after years of work trying to turn its fortunes...
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Erdington Academy

Erdington Academy ambassador status recognises teaching expertise

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Erdington Academy ambassador status: Erdington Academy has been invited to share its expertise with schools nationwide, after being awarded Ambassador School Status,...
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School featured in the prestigious Good Schools Guide

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King Edward Handsworth Grammar: A ‘high-achieving’ inner-city Birmingham grammar school has been praised by a prestigious independent publication which showcases Britain’s very...
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Erdington Academy

Erdington Academy attendance drive recognised by award

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Erdington Academy attendance drive: Erdington Academy has received another national award after pioneering innovative ways to drive up the attendance of its...
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Arts

Bournville School fashion workshop has business students learning by doing

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Bournville School fashion workshop: Enterprising students at Bournville All-Through School showed they had a passion for fashion in an inspiring entrepreneurship programme.
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Bournville School

Birmingham student says new school provision ‘rebuilt him brick by brick’

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Bournville School Alternative Provision: A 15‑year‑old boy from Birmingham says a new education facility for children who cannot attend mainstream school “changed his...
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Erdington Academy

JLR visits Erdington Academy in inspirational day for Year 9 students

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JLR visits Erdington Academy: Year 9 students had an unforgettable experience at last week’s REACH Out event in partnership with Jaguar Land Rover.
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Events

St Chad’s soccer stars triumph in cross-school tournament 

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ATLP Schools Soccer Tournament: Dozens of primary school children from five schools across Lichfield and Tamworth took to the football field for...
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Bournville School

Academy Trust hosts uplifting conference focused on helping every student thrive

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Hundreds of colleagues from across Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust’s four schools came together at Villa Park for an inspirational day of learning, collaboration...
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