Inspecting the inspectors: students assess Ofsted regime’s toll on wellbeing Sixth-formers propose alternatives after showing how visits cause stress for pupils as well as teachers The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022
Jarrow nursery rated outstanding just six months after Ofsted found it was inadequate Stanley's at Bede, at Bede Children's Centre, off Inverness Road, in Jarrow has been rated outstanding just six months after Ofsted found it was inadequate Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2022
Ofsted's 5 most recent 'inadequate' schools in Nottinghamshire 'Inadequate' is the lowest rating of four an education provider can be given by inspectors Nottingham Post · Jun 28, 2022
Serious incidents more common in for-profit children’s homes in England Privately run homes have more police callouts and staff complaints than council ones, data shows The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2022
Busy Bees nursery in Emersons Green turns around 'inadequate' rating in six months Staff have worked "tirelessly" to improve the provision Bristol Post · Jun 27, 2022
Revealed: scandal of England’s ‘inadequate’ private children’s homes Private equity links and the pursuit of profit come with risks for children in the care sector, say experts The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022
London’s 2012 legacy investment has failed some primary school teachers The ‘Legacy Games’ promised to have a major impact on health, with children benefitting most – but despite more than £2bn in investment in physical education there has been a clear failure, say Vicky Randall and Gerald Griggs The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022
Legal row as Holland Park rated inadequate by Ofsted Holland Park School’s leadership was found to be “poor and unfit for purpose” by Ofsted Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2022
Security advisor to George Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump visits Durham school Dr Fiona Hill attended Bishop Barrington Academy in the late 70s and early 80s, before going on to follow her dreams in the United States of America Chronicle Live · Jun 24, 2022
School rated ‘inadequate’ before converting to academy told it still needs to do better Education watchdog Ofsted says Bredbury Green Primary School, in Romiley, Stockport, ‘requires improvement’ following a recent inspection. Manchester Evening News · Jun 23, 2022
Ofsted labels hospital nursery inadequate as 'staff don't know enough about stopping terrorism' It was previously rated as 'outstanding' Nottingham Post · Jun 19, 2022
The 65 North East schools that 'require improvement' according to Ofsted ratings The schools requiring improvement in Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham Chronicle Live · Jun 19, 2022
School leaders are responsible for improvement, not Ofsted, says Amanda Spielman Ofsted chief inspector says there are still ‘significant challenges’ when it comes to catching pupils up on pandemic learning loss. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022
Government to issue Tameside council with improvement notice over under-fire children's services Tories say they were accused of playing 'politics with children’s lives' when they raised concerns about the department Manchester Evening News · Jun 16, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Jun 16, 2022 Children 'squeal with delight' as Salford nursery gets 'good' Ofsted report inspection St Luke's Pre-School impressed inspectors - but there is room for improvement
The Conversation · Jun 16, 2022 London's Olympic legacy: research reveals why £2.2 billion investment in primary school PE has failed teachers The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London were billed as the “Legacy Games”. The euphoria in the lead up was palpable. London was poised to host a global event that, through the power of sport, promised to have a major impact on health, education and culture, as well as…
Chronicle Live · Jun 15, 2022 Heworth Grange School in Gateshead comes out of 'special measures' after latest Ofsted inspection Heworth Grange School was rated inadequate in 2017 but, after joining Consilium Academies, it has moved up to 'requires improvement’
Bristol Post · Jun 14, 2022 Vinney Green secure children's home ‘improving’ after damning Ofsted report The report published last week found staff had been using "unlawful and painful" physical restraints on children
Liverpool Echo · Jun 14, 2022 Government appointments commissioner to run Sefton's Children's Services after Ofsted row The decision follows an Ofsted report which was highly critical of the local authority
Bristol Post · Jun 11, 2022 Bristol reacts to school's 'inadequate' Ofsted ranking after first inspection in 12 years Montpelier High School, formerly Colston's Girls' School, was given the worst Ofsted rating where it had previously been dubbed 'the best school in Bristol'
Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2022 Ofsted brands Holland Park School ‘inadequate’ as it loses outstanding rating Holland Park School in Kensington has lost its previous ‘outstanding’ rating
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022 School downgraded from ‘outstanding’ to ‘inadequate’ amid safeguarding failures Holland Park School in Kensington has lost its previous ‘outstanding’ rating.
Bristol Post · Jun 10, 2022 Vinney Green secure unit uses 'unlawful, painful' physical restraint of youngsters, Ofsted finds Inspectors criticise leaders at South Gloucestershire Council-run home for "repeated failures"
Bristol Post · Jun 10, 2022 Montpelier High School - the 'best school in Bristol' - gets worst Ofsted rating The school is 'inadequate' say Ofsted after first inspection in 12 years
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022 Reports of Calcot abuse prompt calls for reform of children’s social care in UK BBC investigation alleges assault and grooming incidents at homes, schools and housing run by firm