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Former Erdington Academy student Razwan Amin, who now runs a successful barber shop, is offering free haircuts to Erdington students.

Big-hearted barber offers free haircuts at Erdington Academy

Gary Phelps - July 20, 2026 0

Students decked out in colourful cultural clothing for Erdington Academy Culture Festival 2026.

Students take centre stage at Erdington Academy Culture Festival

Gary Phelps - July 8, 2026 0

The sweet-smelling wheelbarrow is the work of the school’s weekly gardening club.

Erdington students serve up afternoon tea in a wheelbarrow for BBC...

UK School News - June 15, 2026 0

Handsworth Grammar Junior Baccalaureate: Ranbir Matharu has already achieved all five badges in just two years – and is set to be the first recipient of the Junior Baccalaureate.

Handsworth Grammar Junior Baccalaureate scheme helps students embrace school life

UK School News - June 4, 2026 0

Bournville Culture Day 2026: Students at Bournville School celebrated Culture Day by dressing in outfits representing their heritage.

Bournville students celebrate their heritage on Culture Day

Gary Phelps - June 2, 2026 0

FMAT Education Business Awards: Fairfax Academy and Bournville School have both been recognised nationally with nominations for the Education Business Awards 2026.

Two FMAT schools shortlisted for national Education Business Awards

Gary Phelps - March 13, 2026 0

West Coventry Academy hero: Sixteen-year-old Michael Digby with his award.

West Coventry Academy hero recognised by police awards

Gary Phelps - March 11, 2026 0

New Nether Stowe PTFA: Nether Stowe history teacher and college competition leader April Rose is enthusiastic about the PTFA launch.

New Nether Stowe PTFA in search for inspirational leader

Gary Phelps - March 10, 2026 0

Fairfax Academy apprentice James returns to inspire students - The Guess My Job careers event, held as part of National Careers Week, gave students the chance to meet professionals from a wide range of industries.

Fairfax Academy apprentice James returns to inspire students

Gary Phelps - March 8, 2026 0

Rhys Gordon, a Sports Trainer at Sport4Life UK, talsk to Smithls Wood students during the recent half term event.

Smith’s Wood Academy hosts free school holiday club

Gary Phelps - March 2, 2026 0

Hippodrome artist Victoria Basterfield, who has been developing Erdington Academy students’ creativity and confidence as part of the Hippodrome Education Network programme (HEN).

Erdington Academy students set to perform at Hippodrome

Gary Phelps - March 2, 2026 0

Talented Fairfax Academy Performers: Musicians, singers and dancers from Fairfax Academy took to the stage at the Chamber Awards.

Talented Fairfax Academy performers ‘steal the show’ at regional awards

Gary Phelps - February 19, 2026 0