A group of young people represented Wolverhampton on the national stage at a major conference at the NEC last week.   Organised by the Council for Disabled Children, the Youth Voice Matters Conference 2026 brought together young people with lived experience of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from across the country, including members of Wolverhampton's HY5! Youth Forum.   The theme of this year's event was youth citizenship, with delegates exploring a number

Four new initiatives have been launched in Wolverhampton to help prevent youth violence and provide targeted support for young people at risk of exclusion or offending.   Commissioned by the Safer Wolverhampton Partnership, the programmes include detached outreach delivered by Inpower Academy and Wolves Foundation, targeted prevention in schools led by Mandem Meet Up, a high‑risk intervention programme through EYES2Success, and mentoring from YMCA.   Each expands on successfu

Families are being urged to take some simple steps to make sure they safely enjoy visits to farms and petting zoos this half-term.   To avoid illness and enjoy a fun day out the UK Health Security Agency advises people to:   always wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm running water immediately after contact with animals (including touching pens or fencing) and before eating or drinking – remember, hand gels and wipes do not kill these types of germs if a dummy drops on th

Year 9 pupils across Wolverhampton are now being offered vaccinations in school by Vaccination UK.   The vaccinations provide long lasting protection against a range of serious illnesses as part of the NHS’s routine immunisation schedule.   The first vaccine offered is the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (DTP) booster, also known as the three in one teenage booster. This final dose completes the five-part course that begins in early childhood and helps protect young people well

Voting is now underway to elect Wolverhampton’s next Youth MP – with thousands of young people across the city set to cast their vote.   Established 25 years ago, the UK Youth Parliament is made up of more than 300 young people aged between 11 and 18. Elected as Members of Youth Parliament, they represent the views of their peers and can bring about social change through meaningful representation and campaigning.    Current Young MP Sienna Ahir said: “To serve as Youth MP for

Children and young people can enjoy moving more this February half-term thanks to Wolverhampton’s Yo! Active.   An exciting free activity timetable will be running across the city during the school holidays, and places can be booked now.    A partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council, WV Active and Wolves Foundation, Yo! Active provides free activities all year round for children up to 18, while care leavers and those with a disability can take part until the age of

Penn Hall School is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted inspection which highlights its strong practice, ambitious curriculum and commitment to pupils.   Inspectors visited the school in November and, in their newly‑published report, praise the high-quality teaching, inclusive culture and strong leadership that enable children and young people to thrive.   The report details how the school's pupils, who are aged three to 19 and have a range of special educational needs and d

Staff, pupils and families at Parkfield Primary School are celebrating a very positive Ofsted inspection.   Inspectors visited the school in December and, in their report published recently, found that pupils achieve 'high standards' in Key Stage 2 tests, with outcomes above the national average in reading, writing and mathematics.   Leaders are 'rigorous’ in ensuring pupils secure essential knowledge at each stage of their learning, and teaching is 'highly effective' in impr

Hundreds of children and young people in or leaving care in Wolverhampton were recognised for their outstanding personal and educational achievements at an inspirational awards celebration on Friday night (30 January, 2026).   The City of Wolverhampton Council’s annual I Awards, held at Grand Station, saw children and young people collect awards in recognition of a wide range of achievements, from doing well at school and college to getting involved in their local community.T

A school where staff have high expectations for their pupils – and which children themselves describe as 'amazing' – has been praised by Ofsted.   Inspectors visited Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy in December, and in their report published recently describe it is as a 'warm and friendly school where pupils are highly valued, have fun and work hard' and where 'staff are incredibly kind and caring'.   The 'aspirational' curriculum is carefully designed with ambitious aims