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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

Fairfax Academy ADHD award: Fairfax has been recognised for its pioneering support for neurodiverse learners after winning a national award.

Fairfax Academy ADHD Award a ‘whole school effort’

Gary Phelps - February 16, 2026 0

93-year-old Holocaust survivor Dr Agnes Kaposi spoke to students at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School For Boys, in the run up to Holocaust Memorial Day.

Handsworth Grammar students hear Holocaust survivor’s harrowing and inspirational story

Gary Phelps - January 27, 2026 0

Fairfax Academy Charity Week: the four Year 11 girls present the cheque to Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Fairfax Academy Charity Week raffle collects donation for children’s hospital

Gary Phelps - January 20, 2026 0

West Coventry Academy threw open its doors to families for a fantastic Christmas Open Day, giving parents the opportunity to speak to staff and local services.

West Coventry Academy throws open doors or Christmas event

Gary Phelps - December 22, 2025 0

The highlight of the week of Erdington Academy Christmas events was the school's first ever Christmas Concert.

Erdington Academy Christmas events reach out to community

Gary Phelps - December 22, 2025 0