• Mum's education fears for deaf children

  By Walsall Advertiser at 05:00 on 23/05/13

  

  A MOTHER with two deaf children says she fears for their future after funding for vital education support was called into question. An investigation by The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) has discovered Walsall Council has not renewed a contract with Serco, a private profit-making company, which used to provide school support to local deaf children. The service, which includes specialist teachers of the deaf, is now...

• Nursery opened by mayor after £187krefurb

  By Walsall Advertiser at 09:20 on 16/05/13

  

  A NURSERY in Walsall Wood which proved to be head, shoulders, knees and toes above the rest has celebrated its new look and new name with the Mayor at a special re-launch this week. The former Early Birds Nursery in Lichfield Road – which was judged as 'outstanding' by government inspectors following its recent Ofsted inspection – has re-launched as The Co-operative Childcare following a £187,600 refurbishment. The...

• Primary school told it requires improvement

  By Walsall Advertiser at 09:20 on 09/05/13

  

  A PRIMARY school in Darlaston has been told it 'requires improvement' following its latest Ofsted inspection. Salisbury Primary School must make a raft of improvements after the behaviour and safety of pupils was the only area of the inspection to receive a 'good' rating. Under-developed links between the early years foundation stage and key stage one, inconsistent teaching, a "variable" quality in marking, below-average...

• We have stars in the making at Brownhills

  By Walsall Advertiser at 09:20 on 09/05/13

  

  ON Thursday, March 23, Brownhills School held its Spring Concert, which showcased the many talented pupils at our school. We were treated to a wonderful evening full of music and songs both traditional and modern, and everyone left that night on a real high. I am very proud to say that Brownhills School Choir is the largest in the borough ranging from year 7 to sixth form and every event that they perform takes them from strength to...

• Successes give me perfect leaving present

  By Walsall Advertiser at 09:20 on 02/05/13

  

  AS A specialist sports college, sport is an important aspect of our academy. Our students are encouraged to take part in a variety of sports, which is seen as all the more important following the Olympic legacy. However, facilities play a crucial role in this and since the academy gained its new sports facilities, we can help others follow their own sporting ambitions. This year we've been delighted to host the Trampolining UK...

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