In the third of our series, True Colours, Education Correspondent Peter Bearne explores claims that our higher education institutions are "institutionally racist.”

Peter Bearne: BAME graduates less likely to be awarded top marks

A screenshot of rushes of the fire at Harrington Junior School in Long Eaton in May 2020. Pictures from ITV News Central

Harrington Junior School, that was destroyed by a fire is to be rebuilt on its former site while from September, pupils will be taught in temporary classrooms.

School to be rebuilt after destroyed in fire

A poll by ITV News Central revealed most people would be uncomfortable sending their child back to school in June if lockdown is eased.

Most people won't feel comfortable sending their kids back to school in June

The school in Tamworth says the teacher hasn't been into the school for ten days.

School closed for cleaning after staff member tests positive for Coronavirus

We appealed for stories from our viewers who were disappointed with their A-levels but still went on to have happy, successful careers.

These people flunked their A-levels but say everything worked out in the end

Teachers at Starbank Secondary School have gone on strike as 'violent pupils carry knives'. 

Starbank Secondary School teachers strike over safety fears

The City Council has successfully taken out an injunction to prevent parents standing outside school gates to protest against LGBT lessons.

Birmingham Council takes out injunction stopping parents protesting LGBT lessons

Youth Music is calling for schools to shake up music teaching following a four-year research project with Birmingham City University.

Swap Mozart for Stormzy in classrooms, says new research

The 'No Outsiders' project has been suspended at Parkfield School, just days after Ofsted said the lessons were age appropriate.

LGBT lessons at Parkfield School suspended after weekly protests

If you haven't already sent in your pictures from World Book Day, email centralnews@itv.com

In pictures: World Book Day

As part of our Point of View series and on World Hearing Day, ITV Central producer Lucy Kapasi explains how she tackled her hearing loss.


'I was in the communications business yet struggling to communicate'

Former West Brom player Brendon Batson has dedicated his honorary degree to his former team mates

West Brom Legend dedicates honorary degree to his former team mates

Parents were asked to give their views as to whether term times should be the same for the city and the county.

School term dates to align in Leicester and Leicestershire

Two families will receive compensation after their preferred schools 'unfairly' changed admissions arrangements. 

Parents to get £500 a year after children miss out on preferred school place

How smart are you? Fancy yourself as a brainbox? Why not test your intellect by having a go at these puzzles produced by Mensa. 

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