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curriculum
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago
Education

Orpington primary school where pupils are so happy to be there they 'run into school'

Farnborough Primary School in Orpington received a 'Good' rating in all areas from Ofsted, praised for being a welcoming and safe community with a carefully considered curriculum. [ more ]
www.harrowtimes.co.uk
3 months ago
Education

College stopped enrolling under 16s after being slammed by Ofsted

Harrow Independent College received the lowest possible rating following an Ofsted inspection, with the school not meeting the required standards.
The college has stopped enrolling pupils of compulsory age and now only takes on students over 16 who are either sixth-form pupils or doing GCSE retakes. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago
Education

The Bexley school where kids know their rights' with a 'highly ambitious' curriculum

St. Paul's Slade Green C of E Primary School received a good rating from Ofsted after an inspection in September.
The school has shown improvement since 2019 when it was rated as requires improvement. [ more ]
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Ofsted inspection
www.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago
Parenting

The 'outstanding' Bromley pre-school where children serve food to each other

Linden Leas Pre School in South London received the highest rating from Ofsted, with children showing kindness and empathy towards each other.
Staff at the nursery are seen as wonderful role models and have high expectations of children. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Intimidating' Ofsted inspection contributed to head's death, coroner concludes

A coroner has concluded that a rude and intimidating Ofsted inspection contributed to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.
The inspection was criticized for lacking fairness, respect, and sensitivity, and for being rude and intimidating. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Mental health

Dark thoughts': how Ruth Perry's resolve fell apart after Ofsted visit

Ruth Perry, a headteacher at Caversham primary school, experienced severe distress during an Ofsted inspection, leading to mental health issues.
The inspection resulted in the school being downgraded from outstanding to inadequate, potentially leading to job loss and conversion into an academy. [ more ]
www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
5 months ago
Education

'A massive achievement': Special school keeps top Ofsted rating once again

Trinity School in Dagenham has received an 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted following its latest inspection.
The school has continuously held an 'outstanding' rating since 2007.
Staff at Trinity School are described as patient, attentive, and committed to the values of the school. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Education

Greenwich school with 'turbulent leadership' downgraded by Ofsted

The school, previously rated 'outstanding', has now been rated as 'requires improvement' due to leadership turbulence affecting provisions for pupils with SEND.
While pupils generally display good behavior, the school's new behavior policy is not fully implemented, and there are challenges during less structured times. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
Parenting

The south east London nursery where cooped up kids run round in circles

The Smartkiddies Childcare in Walworth was rated inadequate in all areas by Ofsted due to various shortcomings.
The nursery lacked outdoor play opportunities, proper resources for activities, and consideration for children's interests in task design. [ more ]
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