Weekly Bulletin: 16 March 2026 - 20 March 2026
Published 20/03/26
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
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NHS Pharmacy First Service
Published 18/03/26Local Community Pharmacists can offer free, confidential advice for a range of minor illnesses. If appropriate, they can also provide treatment without the need for a GP prescription* for the following seven common conditions:
- Urinary tract infection (women aged 16–64)
- Sinusitis (adults and children aged 12+)
- Sore throat (adults and children aged 5+)
- Earache (children and young adults aged 1–17)
- Infected insect bite (adults and children aged 1+)
- Impetigo (adults and children aged 1+)
- Shingles (adults aged 18+)
Using the Pharmacy First service can help parents, staff and students avoid GP wait times, get treatment sooner, and return to school more quickly.
For more information on how your Community Pharmacist can help visit Think pharmacy first :: NHS Birmingham and Solihull, or watch the Pharmacy First video for parents by clicking here: Think Pharmacy First- for parents.
*Usual prescription charge rules apply.
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When Something Goes Wrong Online - A Simple Action Plan for Parents
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Weekly Bulletin: 9 March 2026 - 13 March 2026
Published 13/03/26A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
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Breis Inspires Creativity
Published 12/03/26Our Year 9 students recently enjoyed an unforgettable visit from Breis, a talented rapper, poet and author whose work explores powerful themes such as racism, culture and identity. Using rap as a creative lens, he encouraged students to think deeply about the world around them and the importance of expressing their own stories.
During his workshop, Breis introduced a range of poetic and lyrical techniques, showing how rhythm, rhyme and wordplay can be used to communicate personal experiences. Students were then given the exciting opportunity to write their own lyrics, guided by his creativity and enthusiasm.
He also performed songs from his debut album, Stranger on Earth, giving students a live insight into how poetry becomes music. Alongside his performance, he spoke about his three published books:
- Brilliant Rappers Educate Intelligent Students
- Diary of a Creative Mind
- Stranger on Earth
The impact of his visit was clear. Students were energised, engaged and inspired by his message of resilience, creativity and self-belief. Here’s what some of them had to say:
- “It was amazing, he was very interactive and funny.” — SA
- “It was very inspiring to learn how to persevere, be resilient and never give up.” — AM
Breis’s visit was a vibrant celebration of creativity and identity, leaving students motivated to use their voices with confidence and pride.
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West Midlands Police: Electric E-Riders Leaflet
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Weekly Bulletin: 23 February 2026 - 27 February 2026
Published 27/02/26A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
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HPV Information Videos for Families
Published 25/02/26The School Aged Immunisations Team have shared helpful videos in a range of languages to support families in understanding HPV; please refer to the linked videos for more information: English Bengali Gujarati Punjabi Urdu Arabic - Read More
Weekly Bulletin: 9 February 2026 - 13 February 2026
Published 13/02/26A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
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Weekly Bulletin: 2 February 2026 - 6 February 2026
Published 06/02/26A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
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Weekly Bulletin: 26 January 2026 - 30 January 2026
Published 30/01/26A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
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Ofsted Inspection Report – December 2025
Published 23/01/26As you’re aware, our school was inspected by Ofsted on 2 December 2025 and 3 December 2025. The report has now been published and is available to read on our school website using the link below:
https://www.hodgehill.bham.sch.uk/ofsted
During the inspection, inspectors spent time in school observing lessons, speaking with pupils, staff and governors, and reviewing a range of information, including responses to the Ofsted Parent View survey. We would like to thank all parents and carers who took the time to share their views through this process.We would like to thank our pupils for their positive conduct and our staff for their continued commitment and professionalism. We also value the ongoing support of our school community.
As always, we remain committed to building on our strengths and continuing to improve outcomes for all our pupils, and we are grateful for your continued support.