Staff and pupils at Highfields School are celebrating a positive Ofsted inspection which highlighted strong pupil achievement, excellent behaviour and a highly inclusive school community. Inspectors visited the school, part of Lykos Multi Academy Trust, earlier this year and, in their report published recently, praised the high standards reached by pupils, the strength of relationships across the school, and leaders' clear ambition for every child to succeed. The report f

Children’s Social Care Services in Wolverhampton have once again been rated Good by Ofsted, with inspectors highlighting 'outstanding services for children in care and care leavers'. Inspectors visited the city in January to carry out a short inspection. In their report, published today (Thursday 18 June, 2026), they judged the experiences and progress of children in care, and of care leavers, to be Outstanding. The impact of leaders on social work practice with children an

The Mayor of Wolverhampton was the guest of honour at a special event celebrating a national drive to expand ‘wraparound’ childcare in city schools. Launched in 2024, the Government’s wraparound expansion programme aims to ensure that all parents of primary school aged children can access childcare in their local area. The City of Wolverhampton Council has worked closely with schools, providers and families to grow school-aged childcare where it is most needed. Funding ha