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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Magical moments as Harry Potter star visits Birmingham school

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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...
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Community

Erdington students serve up afternoon tea in a wheelbarrow for BBC Gardeners’ World Live

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Green-fingered Erdington Academy students are hoping that a wheelbarrow bursting with the ingredients of a classic afternoon tea will tempt judges at...
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Fairfax Academy

Fairfax football team present signed shirt to hospital after kit sponsorship

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

Smith’s Wood School turnaround makes it one of UK’s fastest-improving schools

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Students and staff at a Solihull school are celebrating after new Government figures placed it as one of the fastest-improving schools in...
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Community

Nether Stowe School praised by county leaders

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Two local leaders who visited Nether Stowe School have praised the commitment of the students and dedication of the staff.
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Secondary Schools

West Coventry Academy sports pod aims to inspire students

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A revolutionary new ‘sports pod’ where West Coventry Academy students can change into their kits could also help change how schools across...
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Events

West Coventry Academy TV appearance – students quiz money expert

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West Coventry Academy TV appearance: It was ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ for Coventry sixth form students this week, when they went live on...
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Bournville School

Fairfax Academy Languages Week ends with inspirational breakfast event

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Fairfax Academy Languages Week: An ambitious week-long languages event not only celebrated different cultures from around the globe – it also brought...
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Charity

Nether Stowe School Macmillan coffee morning raises cash

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Nether Stowe School Macmillan coffee morning: Nether Stowe School opened its doors to parents, neighbours and friends for a delightful event in...
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Community

Erdington Academy Open Evening – school welcomes the community

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Erdington Academy will throw open its doors this week for the first in a series of events allowing local children and their...
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Bournville School

Bournville School is the first in Birmingham to earn prestigious SEND award

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Staff and students at Bournville School are celebrating after it became the first secondary school in Birmingham to be awarded the prestigious...
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Events

Fairfax Academy open evening to welcome families

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Fairfax Academy is opening its doors to primary school children and their families for an Open Evening next week, featuring hands-on activities,...
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Ofsted/Results

West Coventry Academy GCSEs 2025: school welcomes results

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West Coventry Academy GCSEs 2025: Year 11 students at the school, which is part of the respected Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP),...
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Magical moments as Harry Potter star visits Birmingham school

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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...
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Erdington Academy

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

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

Erdington students serve up afternoon tea in a wheelbarrow for BBC Gardeners’ World Live

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Green-fingered Erdington Academy students are hoping that a wheelbarrow bursting with the ingredients of a classic afternoon tea will tempt judges at...
Read more
Fairfax Academy

Fairfax football team present signed shirt to hospital after kit sponsorship

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