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Stourbridge school achieves top Ofsted rating for third consecutive inspection

Old Swinford Hospital’s boarding provision has been judged ‘Outstanding’ in every category for the third consecutive time. Ofsted inspected the school in January and has now published its report.

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Supporting image for story: Stourbridge school achieves top Ofsted rating for third consecutive inspection
Supporting image for story: Objection raised against plans for a new SEMH school in Staffordshire - here's why
Objection raised against plans for a new SEMH school in Staffordshire - here's why
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Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton school acts quickly after reports of 'gun in backpack' - 15-year-old arrested but 'no danger to staff and students'
Wolverhampton school acts quickly after reports of 'gun in backpack' - 15-year-old arrested but 'no danger to staff and students'
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Bilston|20 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Two schools to receive more than £1.6m for special needs provisions as Sandwell Council promises to 'put the children at the heart' of decisions
Two schools to receive more than £1.6m for special needs provisions as Sandwell Council promises to 'put the children at the heart' of decisions
News|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Academy opens doors to the future with careers fair
Academy opens doors to the future with careers fair
Your World|23 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Too often, we've had to say no - but not anymore': Black Country primary school shares 'delight' over new minibus
'Too often, we've had to say no - but not anymore': Black Country primary school shares 'delight' over new minibus
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School events|Mar 16
Supporting image for story: Dudley school first UK mainstream secondary to achieve Trauma-Informed Practice Award
Dudley school first UK mainstream secondary to achieve Trauma-Informed Practice Award
Your World|Mar 16

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School celebrates World Book Day with week of reading activities

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Ex-athlete and coach Jim Roberson motivates Year 11 pupils
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St Peter’s U19 Women’s basketball team reach national final
Your World|Mar 14
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Pupils explore future pathways during National Careers Week
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Try Before You Apply taster sessions at Walsall College
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Children celebrate Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey
Your World|Mar 14
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Schoolchildren celebrate World Book Day with literary character dress-up
Your World|Mar 14
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Big yellow bus brings NSCG to schools across the region
Your World|Mar 14
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'Surprise Amelia - seeing the smile on her face when we arrived with the fire engine is something none of us will forget'
Rowley Regis|Mar 14
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10 evocative photos of emotional service at Black Country church offering chance to remember and reflect on young lives lost in Dunblane Massacre on 30th anniversary
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Should I cancel my holiday to Dubai? Travel expert weighs in after Iranian drone attacks and airspace temporarily closing
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Israel kills top Iranian officials as Gulf states face further attacks
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Europeans seek clarity about Trump’s Iran war aims before agreeing to demands
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Iranian women’s football team leaves Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversal
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China warns Trump’s latest tariff moves could damage trade ties
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