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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Secondary Schools

A Levels celebrations 2026 at The Coleshill School and Sixth Form

Gary Phelps - August 13, 2026

Secondary Schools

A Levels celebrations 2026 at The Coleshill School and Sixth Form

Gary Phelps - August 13, 2026 0

Coleshill School A Levels 2026: Students and staff at The Coleshill School are celebrating a wonderful round of A Level results today.

Secondary Schools

The Arthur Terry School celebrates A Levels success for 2026

Gary Phelps - August 13, 2026 0

Arthur Terry A Levels 2026: The Arthur Terry School is proud to announce another year of excellent results and exciting destinations for...

Fairfax Academy

Fairfax Academy students celebrate excellent A Level results for 2026

Gary Phelps - August 13, 2026 0

Fairfax A Levels 2026: Students in Fairfax Academy’s Sixth Form are today celebrating yet another excellent set of A Level results, with almost...

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Bournville School

Bournville School foodbank donation collects hundreds of items

Gary Phelps - November 10, 2025 0

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

Bournville School

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

Gary Phelps - November 5, 2025 0

An ambitious strategy to drive attendance at a group of Birmingham schools is delivering impressive results – with a rate of improvement...

Community

Revamped Fairfax Academy library sees students open new chapter in their studies

Gary Phelps - October 22, 2025 0

Revamped Fairfax Academy library: Students opened a new chapter in their education – after a VIP visitor officially unveiled a fully-refurbished library...

Community

Erdington Academy black history conference inspires students

Gary Phelps - October 22, 2025 0

Erdington Academy black history conference: Inspirational speakers and former students an staff took part in a motivational event at a Birmingham school.

Ofsted/Results

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

Gary Phelps - October 20, 2025 0

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

Community

Nether Stowe School praised by county leaders

Gary Phelps - October 14, 2025 0

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

Secondary Schools

West Coventry Academy sports pod aims to inspire students

Gary Phelps - October 6, 2025 0

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

Events

West Coventry Academy TV appearance – students quiz money expert

Gary Phelps - October 2, 2025 0

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

Bournville School

Fairfax Academy Languages Week ends with inspirational breakfast event

Gary Phelps - October 1, 2025 0

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

Charity