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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Bournville School receives best-ever Ofsted report

Bournville School Ofsted report: Bournville All-Through School is celebrating the most positive Ofsted Inspection in its history – after meeting the expected standard...

Students do their academies proud at FMAT schools Showcase 2026

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xRZIQMyjpw4 FMAT schools Showcase 2026: Talented young musicians, dancers and actors from across Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust came together...

Handsworth Grammar alumni platform launches, as former pupils turned teachers encourage others to reconnect

New Handsworth Grammar alumni platform: Three teachers who returned to the Birmingham school where they were once pupils are urging fellow alumni to...
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Students take centre stage at Erdington Academy Culture Festival

Erdington Academy Culture Festival: Students, families and staff came together at Erdington Academy for an evening of music, food, fashion and performances celebrating...

Grease is the word! Smith’s Wood Academy stages first school show in 13 years

Grease at Smith’s Wood: Smith’s Wood Academy transformed into Rydell High this week as talented students prepared to stage Grease, the school’s first show...

Smith’s Wood’s female mathematicians crowned winners in Trust’s first maths challenge

Smith’s Wood female mathematicians triumph: A talented all-girl team of mathematicians took home the gold for Smith’s Wood Academy at Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust’s...

Bournville Head Boy’s speech on social media resonates across the region

Bournville Head Boy’s speech: Bournville All-Through School’s Cael Mohanraj proved he is a master of audience engagement when his powerful speech on social...

Magical moments as Harry Potter star visits Birmingham school

Harry Potter star visits Handsworth: Star-struck students at an inner-city Birmingham grammar school conjured magical memories when a Hogwarts star made an inspirational...

Erdington Academy gardening club celebrates winning display at BBC Gardeners’ World

Erdington Academy gardening club victory: A beautifully crafted wheelbarrow display, bursting with the ingredients for a classic afternoon tea, has earned Erdington Academy...

Fairfax football team present signed shirt to hospital after kit sponsorship

Fairfax football kit sponsorship: Triumphant Fairfax Academy soccer stars have thanked a Sutton Coldfield hospital for sponsoring the kit that kicked off their...

Bournville students celebrate their heritage on Culture Day

Bournville Culture Day 2026: Music, art, food and fun came together in a kaleidoscope of colour as students at Bournville All-Through School celebrated...

Girls at Erdington Academy step up to the crease with new cricket club

Erdington Academy girls’ cricket: As the legends of women’s cricket limber up for the World Cup, girls at Erdington Academy are taking to...

Donated prom dresses bring joy to Erdington Academy students

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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Bournville School receives best-ever Ofsted report

Bournville School Ofsted report: Bournville All-Through School is celebrating the most positive Ofsted Inspection in its history – after meeting the expected standard...
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Fairfax student’s scouting journey earns royal recognition

Fairfax student wins scouting award: A student from Fairfax Academy is set to be honoured at Windsor Castle after achieving the highest youth...

Students do their academies proud at FMAT schools Showcase 2026

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xRZIQMyjpw4 FMAT schools Showcase 2026: Talented young musicians, dancers and actors from across Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust came together...

Handsworth Grammar alumni platform launches, as former pupils turned teachers encourage others to reconnect

New Handsworth Grammar alumni platform: Three teachers who returned to the Birmingham school where they were once pupils are urging fellow alumni to...