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Brooklyn-Harper Bond, 7, and Michael-James Kendall, 5, who were left without attendance rewards at shcool due to not having the required amount of attendance.

Mum furious after children miss out on school treats

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST)

No evidence stabbing related to ‘School Wars’ social media craze

Isle of Arran

Here’s Why This Top Destination Is Also Perfect for Geography Fieldwork

Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery and Pre-school has been rated ‘Good’ in areas by Ofsted

‘Welcoming’ Dulwich Sports Ground nursery wins praise from Ofsted

In one snap poll, most teachers felt the changes weren't addressing the mental health impact inspections could have

Why teachers are concerned about the new Ofsted inspection changes

Ofsted will go ahead with plans to publish new school 'report cards' based on inspection outcomes

What Ofsted's new 'report cards' look like - and when you can see them

Lauren O'Regan, Associate Senior Leader for the Quality of Education and Lead Practitioner for English at Inspire Academy, with some of the pupils alongside the school’s new salad bar.

Medway school pupils enjoy fresh approach to fruit and veg

Every child deserves a proper home

More needs to be done to eliminate homelessness

Norwich is named in top 10 list of most affordable cities to live in to attend the best schools in England

Most affordable cities to live in to attend the best schools in England, new stu...

Children just love to play and learn new skills during their summer breaks.

Are we in a race to save our traditional six week summer holiday?

Dan Fitzpatrick

UK's fastest growing online school unveils exceptional global education advisory...

As pupils start to prepare for a new school year, these are England's top performing secondary schools

England's top secondary schools, according to our 2025 'gold standard'

Inspire Academy welcomed The Anne Frank Trust UK to deliver a programme of immersive workshops to pupils.

Medway school pupils take part in powerful Holocaust workshop series

Principal Harry French and students at Cliff Park Ormiston Academy

A school transformed: Cliff Park celebrates Ofsted success

Lauren O'Regan, Associate Senior Leader for the Quality of Education and Lead Practitioner for English at Inspire Academy, with some of the pupils at the school.

Kent school praised by Ofsted after inspection

Acting Executive Headteacher Landi Muca and staff members Lauren Stephenson and Jonathan Lee join some of the pupils to celebrate the achievement.

Southend school wins prestigious pupil development award

Proposed changes to Ofsted inspections have come under fire from teaching unions

Why Ofsted is facing legal action over proposed changes to inspections
School leaders fear the changes would raise the stakes and increase the pressure of inspections 📋
Amber Allott

Emma Hollis, CEO, NASBTT.

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From how your child's school compares to other local schools to its SEN provision, there's plenty of info to be found online

How to find official data on your child's school - and what it means

Redrow's Vale Croft Woods Development, Farnborough

New phase of eco homes launched at thriving Farnborough development

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'

Student puts their hand up.

Ofsted Chief Inspector says it’s time to rethink school holiday length

Parents would notice a few key differences if the changes go ahead as currently pitched

What the proposed Ofsted changes could mean for parents

Finning aims to attract applicants from all walks of life as it underlines its commitment to supporting the next generation of skilled engineers.

Finning kicks-off 2025 apprentice search

'Outstanding' and 'good' grades will disappear under the proposed new traffic light system

The 9 new criteria Ofsted may judge schools on, and the 5 new 'grades'

Children and team members at The Thames Club in Staines celebrating the Ofsted report which rated the setting ‘Good’ in all areas

Happy times by Thames as Staines nursery impresses Ofsted

Bhabani (right) and Sampa (left) of Monkey Puzzle Horsham

How to set up a franchise: The journey from enquiry to launch- from a franchisee

Ofsted checks safeguarding, to make sure schools have good policies in place to protect vulnerable young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How Ofsted checks safeguarding in schools
Teachers and school staff are one of the first lines of defence for vulnerable children 🛡
Amber Allott

Ofsted grades aren't the be-all and end-all of what makes a school good, but they are an accessible starting point for parents (Image: National World/Getty)

'Ofsted is wrong to drop one-word ratings for schools' Amber Allott

A photograph of Ruth Perry attached to the fence outside John Rankin Schools in Newbury, Berkshire. PIC: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Government scraps one-word Ofsted judgements after Ruth Perry death

Ofsted is scrapping single-word judgements for schools. Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images

Major Ofsted change announced as single-word ratings scrapped

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

Primary schools from right across the country have made the list (Photo: National World/Google)

The 15 best-rated primary schools across England

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Sir Keir Starmer's biggest task as he forms a new government

Ofsted inspectors can give schools four different ratings (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about Ofsted school inspections

Andrew O'Neill, All Saints Catholic College in Notting Hill, initiated the ten-week trial scheme allowing students to be at school from 7am to 7pm. Picture: Google Maps

7am-7pm school day launched

Parents Carlos Martinez Thompson and Cheryl Smith with their autistic son five year old Jaxon Martinez-Smith who escaped from Stockingord Academy School in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Picture: Anita Maric / SWNS

Breaking 5-year-old pupil found wandering in street

Teenager Mia Janin took her own life after suffering bullying at school and online. Picture: Mariano Janin/PA Wire

Breaking Mum dies months after daughter's suicide

Weaverthorpe Primary School. Picture: Auction House

School forced to close after Ofsted inspection up for sale for £125k

A coroner has concluded that an Ofsted inspection "likely contributed" to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life shortly after her school was downgraded to the lowest Ofsted rating. (photo by Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Breaking Ofsted inspection 'likely contributed' to death of headteacher

Childcare grant: UK parents can get free support for 2 year olds - how to apply

UK parents can get free childcare for toddlers - how to apply

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Primary school headteacher 'tearful' over Ofsted result, inquest hears

Research conducted for the Local Government Associations finds that council-maintained schools in England are outperforming academies in their Ofsted ratings. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Council-maintained schools in England outperforming academies

Headteacher Ruth Perry died after taking her own life in January after an Ofsted report downgraded her Caversham Primary School in Reading to its lowest rating. (Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

Ofsted denies school inspection method contributed to teacher's death

Headteacher Ruth Perry took her own life while waiting for an Ofsted report. (photo by Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Ofsted’s new report upgrades school to good after headteacher’s death

Ruth Perry took her own life while waiting for an Ofsted report downgrading her school (Photo: PA)

Ofsted unveils inspection system reforms in wake of Ruth Perry death

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Ofsted changes being considered after death of headteacher

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman. Picture: Ofsted/PA Wire

Breaking Ofsted chief defends inspection after headteacher’s death

Ruth Perry took her own life while waiting for an Ofsted report downgrading her school (Photo: PA)

Ofsted refuses to drop ‘one-word assessments’ despite Ruth Perry death

Schools are removing all references to Ofsted ratings from their websites as a mark of solidarity (Photo: PA)

Exclusive: Ofsted reports can ‘shatter morale to pieces’ in schools

School leaders and unions are calling for urgent reform of the Ofsted inspection system (Photo: PA)

School inspections will continue after Ruth Perry death, Ofsted says

Ruth Perry took her own life while waiting for an Ofsted report downgrading her school (Photo: PA)

Schools remove Ofsted references from websites after Ruth Perry death

In solidarity with the late Ruth Perry, headteacher Flora Cooper in nearby Newbury, Berkshire “refused entry” to Ofsted inspectors visiting her school (Images: SWNS)

Sister of late headteacher Ruth Perry says Ofsted report was ‘harmful’

A photograph of Ruth Perry attached to the fence outside John Rankin Schools in Newbury, Berkshire, where headteacher Flora Cooper said she would refuse entry to Ofsted inspectors following the death of Ms Perry, who was head at nearby Caversham Primary School in Reading. It was announced this morning that Ofsted would inspect Ms Cooper’s school. Credit: PA

Ofsted inspection to go ahead despite protest after suicide of teacher

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Headteacher killed herself before ‘inadequate’ Ofsted report - family

The Fairytales Day Nursery in Bourne Street, Dudley, which has closed after having its registration suspended, following a serious incident on 9 December, in which a one-year-old boy died. Six women have been arrested in connection with the boy’s death, West Midlands Police said. Picture date: PA Wire

Six women arrested over ‘suspicious’ death of boy, 1, at nursery

The full list of every outstanding school downgraded by Ofsted

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