Gary Phelps

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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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Erdington Academy

Erdington students level up their skills at gaming industry careers workshop

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Erdington gaming careers workshop: Students from Erdington Academy had the chance to explore their dream job at a recent careers event focused on...
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Fairfax Academy

Fairfax Academy celebrated for excellence in inclusive education

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Fairfax Inclusive Education Award: Fairfax Academy has been recognised nationally, winning the Best Practice for Inclusive Education Award at the 2026 Business Education...
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Events

Smith’s Wood Big Ideas team reaches final with flood alert concept

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Smith’s Wood Big Ideas: Smith’s Wood Academy is celebrating after a team of Year 7 innovators secured a place in the 2026 Big...
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Bournville School

Bournville students treated to Shakespeare show

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Bournville School Macbeth show: It was ‘double double, toil and trouble’ for GCSE students at Bournville School, as they were treated to...
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Events

Fairfax’s Oliver wins Best Individual Speaker at Sutton Schools Debates

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Fairfax Best Individual Speaker award: A talent for debate, developed through Fairfax Academy’s Debating Club, paid off for sixth former Oliver Murdoch, when...
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Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School triumphs at Sutton Schools Debates 2026

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Sutton Schools Debates 2026: Two gifted young debaters from Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School won the coveted trophy at this year’s Sutton Schools...
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Bournville School

Alumni needed for fast‑paced Bournville ‘Guess My Job’ event

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Bournville Guess My Job event: Bournville School is inviting former students to take part in this summer’s Guess My Job careers event, designed...
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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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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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