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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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New Fairfax Academy gym will boost student wellbeing and expand the PE curriculum

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New Fairfax Academy gym: Fairfax Academy has officially unveiled a significant investment in student health and wellbeing which will broaden the school’s...
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

Handsworth Grammar students celebrate excellent GCSE results for 2026

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Handsworth Grammar GCSE Results 2026: Students at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys are celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results,...
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Fairfax Academy

Fairfax Academy celebrates strong GCSE results and rising top grades

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Fairfax GCSE results 2026: Students at Sutton Coldfield’s Fairfax Academy - the founding school of the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust - are celebrating another...
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Bournville School students star in showcase at iconic venue

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Talented young performers from Bournville School joined students from across the ambitious Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust at Birmingham University for the fantastic 2025...
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Stockland Green Remembrance Day project honours the ‘Forgotten Army’

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The students took on a creative challenge, sketching their own poster concepts symbolising unity and remembrance. Stockland Green...
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Bournville School

Bournville School foodbank donation collects hundreds of items

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Bournville School foodbank donation: Generous students at Bournville All Through School led a brilliant food donation initiative in celebration of the harvest...
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Bournville School

Birmingham schools in ‘top ten most improved nationally’ thanks to attendance strategy

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An ambitious strategy to drive attendance at a group of Birmingham schools is delivering impressive results – with a rate of improvement...
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Revamped Fairfax Academy library sees students open new chapter in their studies

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Revamped Fairfax Academy library: Students opened a new chapter in their education – after a VIP visitor officially unveiled a fully-refurbished library...
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Erdington Academy black history conference inspires students

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Erdington Academy black history conference: Inspirational speakers and former students an staff took part in a motivational event at a Birmingham school.
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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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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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New Fairfax Academy gym will boost student wellbeing and expand the PE curriculum

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New Fairfax Academy gym: Fairfax Academy has officially unveiled a significant investment in student health and wellbeing which will broaden the school’s...
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Bournville School

Record rise in top GCSE results at Bournville School for 2026

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Bournville GCSE results 2026: It was a celebratory morning yesterday, as Year 11 students at Bournville School received a fantastic set of GCSE...
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

Handsworth Grammar students celebrate excellent GCSE results for 2026

Gary Phelps - 0
Handsworth Grammar GCSE Results 2026: Students at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys are celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results,...
Read more
Fairfax Academy

Fairfax Academy celebrates strong GCSE results and rising top grades

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Fairfax GCSE results 2026: Students at Sutton Coldfield’s Fairfax Academy - the founding school of the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust - are celebrating another...
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