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Education and SEND Reforms

Recently added - Find out more about the Education and SEND reforms (February 2026).

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Yellow Heat Health Alert

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a Yellow Heat Health Alert for the West Midlands from 12pm on 4 July to 8pm on 11 July 2026. These alerts are a reminder for everyone to take extra care during the hot weather and to look out for those who may need additional support. For advice on staying cool, signs of heat exhaustion, swimming safely outdoors, fire safety, and more: Summer wellbeing

When looking at your career, you need to consider what’s going to be the best option for you personally.

It’s natural to look to your friends and to want to make decisions based on what they’re doing next, but it’s important you choose for yourself.

It’s a good idea to consider other ideas as a backup, in case things change or you decide to do things differently. To make the best choices, you need to be as well informed as possible. You should speak to those around you about your options and how they can support you, for example:

  • your teachers
  • your parents or carers
  • staff or advisers at school, college or training providers
  • a careers adviser