The Black Country Challenge was launched by Minister for the Black Country, Jim Knight, at Walsall Art Gallery on Wednesday 7 May.

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In June 2007 it was announced by the Education and Skills Secretary that the City Challenge project would be rolled out to the Black Country and Greater Manchester. Jim Knight is the Minister for the Black Country and he will be working with local partners to drive the agenda forward. Sir Geoff Hampton has been appointed as Chief Adviser for the Black Country Challenge. The Black Country Challenge will officially be launched by Minister Jim Knight on 7th May 2008.

for schools

Information for schools about the Black Country Challenge, click below

• Maths & English
• Leadership
• Pathway Plus
• Pathways to Achievement
• Narrowing the Gap
• Families of Schools
• Recruitment and Retention
• Sharing Best Practice
• You and the Media

for students

Student in the black country? Click below for information on whats what with the Black Country Challenge

• Student Awards 2008

 

 

for parents

A Parent support pack soon available, click below for more.

• Parent Pack

 

for business

Want to see what you can do to help the Black Country Challenge, click below

• How can you help?