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

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...

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

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Academy Trust hosts uplifting conference focused on helping every student thrive

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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Fairfax Academy ADHD Award: A Sutton Coldfield school has been recognised for proactively supporting neurodiverse learners after winning a national award.

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

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

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

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

Academy Trust hosts uplifting conference focused on helping every student thrive

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