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Difficult conversations becoming impossible in UK, says ex-Ofsted chief: Amanda Spielman insists watchdog must be able to give ‘tough messages’ to schools — and ...
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Spielman suggests Ofsted did not get Perry inspection wrong: Former chief inspector Amanda Spielman has suggested Ofsted did not get its inspection of Ruth ...
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'Weaknesses' found by Ofsted at primary school in Millbrook: Tanners Brook Primary School on Elmes Drive was previously given the positive rating by Ofsted.
dailyecho.co.uk/news/24234849.weaknesses-found-ofsted-primary-school-millbrook/
Ofsted needs reform not abolition, Perry's sister tells NEU: The sister of headteacher Ruth Perry will implore union activists to push for improvements not ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/perrys-sister-tells-neu-lets-reform-not-abolish-ofsted/
Clacton nursery celebrates another 'Good' Ofsted rating: A Clacton nursery is celebrating another ‘Good’ Ofsted inspection, certified ahead of Easter.
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24246681.clacton-nursery-celebrates-another-good-ofsted-rating/
Snainton Primary School achieves 'good' in all areas of its latest Ofsted report: Staff and pupils are celebrating after Snainton Church of England Primary ...
thescarboroughnews.co.uk/education/snainton-primary-school-achieves-good-in-all-areas-of-its-latest-ofsted-report-4591571
Wallsend school given inadequate Ofsted rating due to decline in pupil results: Churchill Community College was inspected in January, with a number of areas ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/wallsend-secondary-school-given-inadequate-28975337
Muddy Boots nursery is rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted: A nursery group in York has received its second "outstanding" inspection rating from Ofsted in a ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24218544.ofsted-muddy-boots-nursery-stamford-bridge-rated-outstanding/
Plans to covert terraced house into home for vulnerable teenagers: A maximum of four children aged 16 and 17 would be accommodated at the property on Victoria ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/plans-lodged-covert-terraced-middlesbrough-28968410
Head confident that Saddleworth School is still 'heading in the right direction' despite 'Requires Improvement' Ofsted rating
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/155874/head-confident-that-saddleworth-school-is-still-heading-in-the-right-direction-despite-requires-improvement-ofsted-rating
‘I’m glad she’s no longer in charge.’ Ruth Perry’s sister hits out at ex-Ofsted chief
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Transformed school where 'pupils exude kindness' praised by Ofsted: Inspectors rated the academy as 'Good' in all categories
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Too many children excluded from primary school says former Ofsted boss: Local authorities are “nervous” about confronting multi-academy trusts, it is claimed
standard.co.uk/news/education/ofsted-primary-school-exclusions-b1151481.html
The Royal Liberty School, Gidea Park praised by Ofsted: A secondary school in Gidea Park has been highly commended by Ofsted after its latest inspection.
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/24219386.royal-liberty-school-gidea-park-praised-ofsted/
Cannock nursery given 'good' Ofsted rating just a year after 'requires improvement' inspection
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Teachers turning to alcohol to cope with work, survey finds: Nearly nine in ten teachers believe their job has adversely affected their mental health in the last ...
standard.co.uk/news/uk/teachers-nasuwt-ofsted-yorkshire-harrogate-b1148643.html
More than four out of five teachers in England believe a new system of inspection should be introduced because Ofsted has "many problems"
Northampton primary school that gives pupils 'best start in life' rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted
northamptonchron.co.uk/education/northampton-primary-school-that-gives-pupils-best-start-in-life-rated-outstanding-by-ofsted-4560714
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Taunton school still needs "more work": Pyrland School was previously given a 'requires improvement' rating in 2018 and 2022
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A Plymouth school is celebrating after it has been rated “good” by Ofsted in all categories 🙌www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/transformed-plymouth-school-pupils-exude-9229940
Plan to improve SEN department after worst Ofsted rating possible: The report had said many children in the borough had care plans that were 'well out of ...
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/bexley-council-outlines-plans-improve-29014162
Newfield Park Primary School, Halesowen, joins academy: A HALESOWEN school is starting a new chapter after it joined an academy trust.
halesowennews.co.uk/news/24254926.newfield-park-primary-school-halesowen-joins-academy/
21 retro photos of life at Hartlepool’s Stranton Primary School as it celebrates an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating
hartlepoolmail.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/retro/21-retro-photos-of-life-at-hartlepools-stranton-primary-school-as-it-celebrates-an-outstanding-ofsted-rating-4595193
Paid articlePaid 5 key findings from Ofsted's critical RE subject report: Ofsted said a 'notable' number of schools are still not meeting the legal requirement to ...
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Special school hails another outstanding inspection result: A special school in nearby Middleton has hailed its latest Ofsted rating, which saw them maintain ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/155862/special-school-hails-another-outstanding-inspection-result
University of Portsmouth receives outstanding Ofsted for secondary education training
portsmouth.co.uk/education/university-of-portsmouth-receives-outstanding-ofsted-for-secondary-education-training-4593606
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The tiny Cambs village with an alpaca farm and an annual tractor tug of war: This village also has a primary school described ad 'warm and welcoming' ...
cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/tiny-cambs-village-alpaca-farm-28994893
Family-run foster agency TheraParent Fostering 'honoured' and 'proud' following glowing first Ofsted
portsmouth.co.uk/news/family-run-foster-agency-theraparent-fostering-honoured-and-proud-following-glowing-first-ofsted-4591898
Doncaster Catholic primary school rated oustanding across the board by Ofsted: A Doncaster Catholic primary school has been rated outstanding across the board by ...
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/education/doncaster-catholic-primary-school-rated-oustanding-across-the-board-by-ofsted-4587109
Brookthorpe Hall School told to improve by Ofsted: A NEW school in the district has been told to improve after Ofsted carried out an emergency inspection.
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/24233643.brookthorpe-hall-school-told-improve-ofsted/
All 16 Leeds primary and secondary schools rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate by Ofsted
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Hastings primary school praised by Ofsted: A school in Hastings has been praised by Ofsted inspectors, saying pupils ‘thrive’ there with a ‘vibrant and ...
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Independent school gets damning report by inspectors: Ofsted inspectors said the Lewis Charlton Learning Centre's curriculum was 'poor' and ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/independent-ashby-school-gets-second-9201847
Fourth Ofsted visit to Devon council children's services: A latest Ofsted inspection carried out at Devon County Council's 'children's front door' service has ...
midweekherald.co.uk/news/24246827.fourth-ofsted-visit-devon-council-childrens-services/
Ofsted ratings: How Blackburn with Darwen schools rank: Here is the most up to date list of how schools in Blackburn with Darwen are rated by Ofsted.
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24246963.ofsted-ratings-blackburn-darwen-schools-ranks/
Consett's The Nursery celebrates 'good' Ofsted report: A nursery in Consett, County Durham has received a “good” Ofsted report after a “period of uncertainty”.
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Cov pupil referral unit told to become academy after Ofsted ratings: The Coventry Extended Learning Centre is "required" to make the move
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Sheffield schools that have 'requires improvement' or 'inadequate' Ofsted ratings
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New ratings for nine Sutton primary school from Ofsted: Nine Sutton primary schools have received new ratings from Ofsted after inspections in the last five ...
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The Birmingham primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted: Fourteen primary schools in the city have been newly awarded the top rating in the past year
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-primary-schools-rated-outstanding-28957434
22 secondary schools in Lancashire that are 'outstanding', according to Ofsted: Many parents rely on Ofsted ratings to help them choose a school or nursery.
lep.co.uk/education/22-secondary-schools-in-lancashire-that-are-outstanding-according-to-ofsted-4581315
Paid articlePaid The Coventry primary school where pupils' behaviour is 'exceptional': St Thomas More Catholic Primary School received 'outstanding' in pupils ...
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Northampton nursery with ‘inadequate’ rating in all areas applies to reduce size of business
northamptonchron.co.uk/education/northampton-nursery-with-inadequate-rating-in-all-areas-applies-to-reduce-size-of-business-4584102
Council hands tied over school becoming academy as petition presented: Brent Council has said it 'cannot oppose or delay' the decision by the ...
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Gosport school receives Ofsted update after previous inspection: Bay House Secondary School has been told it is ‘prioritising the need for improvement’ after it ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/24233989.gosport-school-receives-ofsted-update-previous-inspection/
Cradley Heath nursery given inadequate rating by Ofsted: A ‘CHAOTIC’ nursery where children are not properly supervised has been handed an ‘inadequate’ rating by ...
halesowennews.co.uk/news/24231926.cradley-heath-nursery-given-inadequate-rating-ofsted/
The Coventry school where pupils 'thrive' amid 'exciting changes' : Hollyfast Primary School have recent underwent changes but have adapted well and received a ...
coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-school-pupils-thrive-amid-28949499
Every Wolverhampton secondary school Ofsted rating from the last year: As Wolverhampton parents navigate the complexities of choosing the right secondary school ...
expressandstar.com/news/education/2024/04/08/every-wolverhampton-secondary-school-ofsted-rating-from-the-last-year/
How a bungled terror case ruined the career of an outstanding headteacher: Abdullah Keekeebhai was held in limbo for years and government agencies made false ...
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High schools in Lancashire that 'require improvement', according to Ofsted: Schools or organisations are inspected every four years or 30 months depending on ...
lep.co.uk/education/high-schools-in-lancashire-that-require-improvement-according-to-ofsted-4578665
Pre-school in Bath rated 'good' by Ofsted: Peter Pan Pre-school received "unanimously positive" feedback from parents
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/friendly-community-pre-school-bath-9208950
Top five stories in Reading this week: Here are the top five stories published in Reading this week (Sunday, March 31 to Saturday, April 6).
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Who would want to be a teacher in the current climate? - David Behrens: You’re supposed to worry about your kids when they go off to school… but not if they’re ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/who-would-want-to-be-a-teacher-in-the-current-climate-david-behrens-4578679
Audley Infant School in Blackburn rated good by Ofsted: Audley Infant School in Queens Park Road, Blackburn, has maintained its good Ofsted rating.
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24214435.audley-infant-school-blackburn-rated-good-ofsted/
Department for Education to debate Suffolk school changes: Proposals relating to five Suffolk schools will go before the Department of Education later this month ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24234770.department-education-debate-suffolk-school-changes/
Ofsted raise 'delays' in SEND support for Kent families: Ofsted have said necessary improvements had been identified and the action that had been taken had been ...
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/ofsted-raise-delays-send-support-9207878
Chichester school gets 'good' Ofsted rating following previous 'requires improvement' report
sussexexpress.co.uk/education/chichester-school-gets-good-ofsted-rating-following-previous-requires-improvement-report-4577121
Labour would not reduce entitlement to free childcare, senior figure says: Nick Thomas-Symonds said Labour would not cut the childcare ‘entitlement that parents ...
standard.co.uk/news/politics/free-childcare-expansion-labour-nursery-places-tories-b1148751.html
Ofsted rolls out key complaints process changes: Watchdog also beefs up its policy on pausing inspections
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Compass Community School in Briercliffe rated ‘good’: Compass Community School, on Granville Street, has been rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted. At its previous ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24226684.compass-community-school-briercliffe-rated-good/
Calleydown Shortbreak care home New Addington Ofsted rating: A care home in New Addington where staff “show care, compassion and warmth towards children” has ...
yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/24230713.calleydown-shortbreak-care-home-new-addington-ofsted-rating/
Gillian Keegan refuses to retract remarks about punching inspectors: Education secretary tells Ofsted inspectors' union that comment was ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/keegan-refuses-to-retract-remarks-about-punching-ofsted-inspectors/
Reading school told to improve by Ofsted inspectors: A school in Reading has been told to improve by education inspectors.
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24232222.reading-school-told-improve-ofsted-inspectors/
Education standards watchdogs have given Middlesbrough College their seal of approval with an overall rating of 'good'.
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Middlesbrough College celebrates 'good' Ofsted rating by inspectors: Middlesbrough College, which was warned it needed to improve two years ago ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24224000.middlesbrough-college-celebrates-good-ofsted-rating-inspectors/
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College receives new Ofsted result: STUDENTS, apprentices and staff are celebrating a new result by education watchdog Ofsted.
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/24226433.south-gloucestershire-stroud-college-receives-new-ofsted-result/
Herefordshire Council appoints new children's services chief: HEREFORDSHIRE Council has made a new appointment as it tries to turn around its failed children's ...
herefordtimes.com/news/24227240.herefordshire-council-appoints-new-childrens-services-chief/
Hethersett Woodside Primary loses outstanding Ofsted status: Hethersett Woodside Primary School and Nursery has lost its outstanding Ofsted status after being ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24214190.hethersett-woodside-primary-loses-outstanding-ofsted-status/
Former Derbyshire school which has been empty for three years to get new tenants: It runs free residential camps for seriously-ill or disabled youngsters
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/former-derbyshire-school-been-empty-9200921
Primary schools in and around Blackpool that 'require improvement', according to Ofsted
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/education/primary-schools-in-and-around-blackpool-that-require-improvement-according-to-ofsted-4574254
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