Education and Learning
Information about schools in Sandwell, early years, school governance, adult and family learning plus lots more relating to education and learning in Sandwell with links to children and family care.
Incorrect Reporting of Primary School Results
Sandwell's position in national league tables for primary school results has been wrongly reported as 140th out of 150 local authorities across the country.
This is incorrect. Our true position is 136th. Some reports have also masked the improvements made by Sandwell pupils in the basics of English, Maths and Science.
Admissions to School
Parents
with children who are about to start school for the first time, or
whose children will be moving to a new school will find our Admissions
to School pages useful.
School Term Dates
Find out the Schedule of terms and holiday dates for schools in Sandwell.
School Meals and Milk
Sandwell is committed to providing a schools meals service which features high quality healthy foods that are prepared from fresh ingredients from local suppliers, growers and producers.
A two-course nutritious meal and cold drink is available to pupils in Sandwell each day at school. Menus are carefully planned to ensure that your child has an interesting and varied selection of lunches. School menus are also available to view online.
The Black Country Challenge Job Vacancies
The Black Country Challenge is an ambitious £28.5 million government funded programme of innovation and support for schools over the next three years to accelerate the drive to raise standards of achievement and aspiration for children and young people in the Black Country.
The Black Country Challenge is looking to recruit a wide range of personnel to deliver the Challenge. All of the posts offer unique and exciting opportunities to be part of a ground breaking innovative programme.
Extended Schools and Inclusive Learning
Welcome to the Extended Schools and Inclusive Learning website. Here you will be able access information of Schools working in partnership to provide access to a wide range of provision that have a major impact on the Every Child Matters outcomes.
Extended Schools and extended learning provides opportunities for parents/carers and the community to access localised provision and are a key element of the school improvement agenda, helping to increase attainment and improve standards.
National Osteoporosis Society launches a new educational website for schools.
The National Osteoporosis Society has launched Bones4life.org, an engaging educational website aimed at improving children’s awareness of the importance of good bone health.
Bones4life.org will be an invaluable tool for teachers, parents and children from the ages of 7–10.
Extranet for Schools
Login to the Sandwell Children and Young People's Services Extranet for Schools.