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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Wolverhampton primary school's pupil numbers to rise by 60
Sixty new places are to be created at a primary school under a £1m programme that will see new traditional classrooms built and existing provision places at Perry Hall Primary School in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, will be spread across two new 30-pupil classes, one in Year 3 and one in Year 5, and have been created to address what the city council calls "significant" is one of the city's four "school planning areas" - the locations used to manage school council said the number of pupils in each primary year group, when expressed as a total across the city, had historically grown by about 300 from the start of their primary education to the end. The city's Year 5 cohort had already grown by nearly 340 pupils according to the same current Year 2 cohort had grown by nearly nine classes in three years and the city's Year 1 cohort had already increased by nearly six class sizes in two Stage Two classes – Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 – had increased beyond the historical average, with the latter three year groups all rising by more than 11 full classes.A council report said: "In recent years, there has been a significant increase in demand for in–year primary school places, and this is not abating."This is due to a combination of factors including migration, regeneration and housing, and the popularity and Ofsted ratings of Wolverhampton schools."To meet this demand, additional places are required throughout the city."The council said Perry Hall Primary School had shown it continued to provide an education that "reflected the evolving and increasingly complex needs of the pupils" and planned to refurbish and build 'traditional' classrooms rather than install "modular" temporary buildings."In recent years, several small group rooms have been established adjacent to Key Stage One and Two classrooms, to allow pupils to work with teachers in smaller numbers outside of the traditional class bases," it said."This has allowed the school to support children with progress, who may be disadvantaged or vulnerable."This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Western Telegraph
27-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Government ‘not going to rule anything out' amid benefit cap pressure
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have been under pressure to axe the system which restricts child tax credit and universal credit to the first two children in most households. The Government's child poverty strategy, which was due to be published in the spring, is now set to come in the autumn so it can be aligned with the Chancellor's budget. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson (left) during a visit to Perry Hall Primary School in Orpington, south east London (Richard Pohle/PA) Asked if she would scrap the cap, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson – who is leading the Government's child poverty task force alongside the Work and Pensions Secretary – told BBC Breakfast: 'We're certainly looking at it as part of the task force. 'As I say, nothing's off the table but this is not straightforward, the costs are high.' The Prime Minister's official spokesman said on Tuesday that the Government is 'absolutely committed to tackling child poverty'. He later added: 'We've been very clear that we're not going to rule anything out when it comes to tacking child poverty, and the ministerial task force is considering all available levers to give every child the best start in life as part of our strategy.' The spokesman said that he would not speculate on the measures that could be included in their plans. Ms Phillipson also told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that she has had conversations with charities and others who are campaigning for change on the issues and added: 'What I've said to them is that we hear them. 'We want to make this change happen, and it will be the moral mission of this Labour Government to ensure that fewer children grow up in poverty, and that where you're from does not determine everything that you can go on to achieve in life.' Asked if the Prime Minster endorsed her words, his spokesman told reporters: 'Of course, the Secretary of State is speaking for the Government.' The two-child cap or limit was first announced in 2015 by the Conservatives and came into effect in 2017. It restricts child tax credit and universal credit to the first two children in most households. Organisations working in the sector have argued that 109 children across the UK are pulled into poverty by the policy every day. Katie Schmuecker, the principal policy adviser at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said on Tuesday: 'To make sure child poverty falls during this Parliament, the Government must remove the two-child limit. 'With concern about hardship and the cost of living being so high, this would show ministers are serious about making a difference to the lives of low-income families. 'It is the most cost-effective way to lower child poverty.'
Glasgow Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Government ‘not going to rule anything out' amid benefit cap pressure
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have been under pressure to axe the system which restricts child tax credit and universal credit to the first two children in most households. The Government's child poverty strategy, which was due to be published in the spring, is now set to come in the autumn so it can be aligned with the Chancellor's budget. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson (left) during a visit to Perry Hall Primary School in Orpington, south east London (Richard Pohle/PA) Asked if she would scrap the cap, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson – who is leading the Government's child poverty task force alongside the Work and Pensions Secretary – told BBC Breakfast: 'We're certainly looking at it as part of the task force. 'As I say, nothing's off the table but this is not straightforward, the costs are high.' The Prime Minister's official spokesman said on Tuesday that the Government is 'absolutely committed to tackling child poverty'. He later added: 'We've been very clear that we're not going to rule anything out when it comes to tacking child poverty, and the ministerial task force is considering all available levers to give every child the best start in life as part of our strategy.' The spokesman said that he would not speculate on the measures that could be included in their plans. Ms Phillipson also told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that she has had conversations with charities and others who are campaigning for change on the issues and added: 'What I've said to them is that we hear them. 'We want to make this change happen, and it will be the moral mission of this Labour Government to ensure that fewer children grow up in poverty, and that where you're from does not determine everything that you can go on to achieve in life.' Asked if the Prime Minster endorsed her words, his spokesman told reporters: 'Of course, the Secretary of State is speaking for the Government.' The two-child cap or limit was first announced in 2015 by the Conservatives and came into effect in 2017. It restricts child tax credit and universal credit to the first two children in most households. Organisations working in the sector have argued that 109 children across the UK are pulled into poverty by the policy every day. Katie Schmuecker, the principal policy adviser at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said on Tuesday: 'To make sure child poverty falls during this Parliament, the Government must remove the two-child limit. 'With concern about hardship and the cost of living being so high, this would show ministers are serious about making a difference to the lives of low-income families. 'It is the most cost-effective way to lower child poverty.'
South Wales Argus
27-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Government ‘not going to rule anything out' amid benefit cap pressure
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have been under pressure to axe the system which restricts child tax credit and universal credit to the first two children in most households. The Government's child poverty strategy, which was due to be published in the spring, is now set to come in the autumn so it can be aligned with the Chancellor's budget. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson (left) during a visit to Perry Hall Primary School in Orpington, south east London (Richard Pohle/PA) Asked if she would scrap the cap, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson – who is leading the Government's child poverty task force alongside the Work and Pensions Secretary – told BBC Breakfast: 'We're certainly looking at it as part of the task force. 'As I say, nothing's off the table but this is not straightforward, the costs are high.' The Prime Minister's official spokesman said on Tuesday that the Government is 'absolutely committed to tackling child poverty'. He later added: 'We've been very clear that we're not going to rule anything out when it comes to tacking child poverty, and the ministerial task force is considering all available levers to give every child the best start in life as part of our strategy.' The spokesman said that he would not speculate on the measures that could be included in their plans. Ms Phillipson also told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that she has had conversations with charities and others who are campaigning for change on the issues and added: 'What I've said to them is that we hear them. 'We want to make this change happen, and it will be the moral mission of this Labour Government to ensure that fewer children grow up in poverty, and that where you're from does not determine everything that you can go on to achieve in life.' Asked if the Prime Minster endorsed her words, his spokesman told reporters: 'Of course, the Secretary of State is speaking for the Government.' The two-child cap or limit was first announced in 2015 by the Conservatives and came into effect in 2017. It restricts child tax credit and universal credit to the first two children in most households. Organisations working in the sector have argued that 109 children across the UK are pulled into poverty by the policy every day. Katie Schmuecker, the principal policy adviser at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said on Tuesday: 'To make sure child poverty falls during this Parliament, the Government must remove the two-child limit. 'With concern about hardship and the cost of living being so high, this would show ministers are serious about making a difference to the lives of low-income families. 'It is the most cost-effective way to lower child poverty.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
City school a nurturing environment
A primary school in the West Midlands has been described by inspectors as providing a "nurturing environment" in which pupils "thrive". Ofsted rated Perry Hall Primary School in Wednesfield, near Wolverhampton, as Good in almost all categories, while its early years provision was rated Outstanding. It had been given an overall rating of Good following its previous inspection in January 2020. The inspection in April was its first under a new system, introduced last September, which does not provide an overall grade. It was also the first inspection since the Covid pandemic, the effects of which Ofsted said were taken into account. Perry Hall became an academy 12 years ago and is now part of the Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust. It currently has more than 500 boys and girls aged 2-11. Inspectors described Perry Hall as a "happy and welcoming school" and praised its "supportive atmosphere" and "calm environment", which they said allowed pupils to perform well in a range of subjects. "Staff in school work together to develop a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum for all pupils," said the report published by Ofsted last week. "Teachers implement the curriculum effectively and pupils are able to recall prior learning." However, inspectors found teachers did not always address mistakes made by pupils, meaning they can become embedded and pupils are left with gaps in their knowledge. "The school should ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skills they need to address misconceptions and gaps in pupils' learning in a timely and effective way," added the report. Provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) was praised as allowing children to be individually supported and to progress through the curriculum. Perry Hall's "highly effective" early years provision, particularly regarding reading, was said to be a positive force in children's learning and development, and pupils were seen to treat each other with kindness. "This provides children with an exceptionally strong foundation to behave positively and collaborate together," said inspectors. "As a result, children are very well prepared for the next stage of their education." "They are well-prepared for their future lives", they concluded. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Academy gets first 'good' Ofsted rating since 2017 More schools given top ratings by Ofsted Pupils 'kind and caring' at academy - inspectors Perry Hall Primary School Ofsted
