Parents and carers across Wolverhampton are being reminded that national changes to free school meal eligibility will come into effect from September. Since 2018, all existing free school meal claims have been protected under a Government scheme called Transitional Protection. This meant that around 20,000 children in Wolverhampton have continued to receive free meals, even if their family’s financial circumstances changed. At the end of this school year, this protection

Children in care enjoyed a special day at Molineux Stadium to help them prepare for the move to secondary school. Eight Year 6 pupils took part in a programme of activities designed to build confidence, encourage teamwork and open up conversations about the transition ahead. The day, organised by the City of Wolverhampton Council's Virtual School, used football and the unique setting of Molineux to create a relaxed and engaging environment. Pupils took part in team buildi

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