Katie Inman

2 weeks ago | wbir.com | Katie Inman

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — For one Knox County teacher, a breast cancer diagnosis came out of nowhere after she found a lump during a self-check. Now, she's finding strength from her students. Amanda Fuehrer teaches first grade at Sterchi Elementary School. She loves her job and every one of the 21 students in her class this year. Her beach-themed classroom is not only a relaxing backdrop for lessons and learning, but also a peek at this educator's personality. "We just have fun in here," Fuehrer said.

Nov 6, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sanchia Berg |Katie Inman

Adopted children are likely to be allowed much closer contact with their birth families in the future as part of “seismic” changes recommended in a report published today. Some families say the changes are long overdue - but others worry they may deter people from adopting. Angela Frazer-Wicks’ two sons were removed from her care and adopted in 2004, when they were aged five and one. She was in an abusive relationship and had problems with addiction and her mental health.

Sep 17, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sanchia Berg |Katie Inman

Unlawful children’s homes are demanding up to £20,000 a week per child and failing to keep vulnerable young people safe, the Family Court has heard. In one case, heard in August in Liverpool, the court heard how despite the local authority paying high fees to an unregistered children’s home, a 14-year-old boy was still at serious risk. Increased demand for placements, especially for children with the most complex needs, has led to costs described as “breathtaking” by a senior judge.

Jun 10, 2024 | bbc.com | Michael Buchanan |Katie Inman

The town struggling to see a doctorBy Michael Buchanan and Katie Inman, BBC NewsBBCJoyce cares for her mother who has dementiaThe experiences of a group of residents in a supported living complex in Telford illustrate the challenges facing the NHS at the moment. Many report difficulties accessing GPs, while others face long waits for hospital treatment. The “knit and natter” mornings at the Lawley Bank Court supported living complex are noisy affairs.

Jun 8, 2024 | yahoo.com | Michael Buchanan |Katie Inman

Schools across the UK are under unprecedented pressure as they struggle to address a range of social issues unrelated to teaching. A group of schools in the West Midlands town of Telford illustrate the problems. Here, for a growing number of pupils, simply getting to school is an achievement in itself. It is lunchtime and a handful of pupils at Lantern Academy, a Telford primary school, are playing indoors even though the sun is out.