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Ofsted downgrades more than 80% of outstanding schools inspected last year

Some of the schools had not been inspected for 13 years due to an exemption

The Independent UK

High school told to improve as inspectors find behaviour of some pupils disrupts learning

St Catherine's in Bolton became an academy school in 2018

Manchester Evening News

Hundreds of schools downgraded by Ofsted after first inspections in years

Some of the schools had not been inspected for 13 years due to an exemption after they were previously rated outstanding.

Evening Standard

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Ofsted downgrades hundreds of outstanding schools in England after first visit in 13 years

Of the 370 exempt schools deemed outstanding, only 17% kept their grade

Wales Online

Hundreds of schools in England lose outstanding status after reinspection

Only 17% of 370 top-rated schools kept their ranking after many years of exemption from oversight by education watchdog Ofsted

The Guardian - UK

Outstanding schools downgraded in Ofsted re-inspections

Ofsted revealed that just 17% of the 370 schools which had a graded inspection retained their outstanding grade when they were re-inspected in the 2021-22 academic year

Chronicle Live

A school 'in turmoil' with 'exhausted staff' and kids left 'to wander'

Three new housing estates are set to be built near the primary

Wales Online

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'Challenging' Leeds school's remarkable transformation after 16 year struggle

£540,000 has been invested in the school to bring the building up to standard and transform the quality of outdoor space

Leeds Live

Ofsted warns of ‘last-minute dash’ to find homes for children entering care

The regulator said there were particular difficulties in finding placements for children with more complex needs and older children.

The Independent UK

School where ‘pupils do not achieve well in several subjects’ ordered to improve by watchdog

Ofsted says the school has not ensured that the curriculum is designed and delivered as well as it should be.

Manchester Evening News

Wigan's children and adult social care deemed at 'major risk' financially

The Children's Social Care sector was given a ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted earlier this year which the council put down to staffing and funding shortages.

Manchester Evening News

Children's service 'variable' eight years after damning report

Inspectors found improvements were being made but this was not always 'consistent'

Liverpool Echo

Available fostering places in England down by 23% in four years – Ofsted

There were 13,170 vacant approved fostering placements over 2021-22 – a drop of 23% since 2018, figures show.

The Independent UK

Family of nine-month-old baby girl who died at nursery ‘will not rest until she gets justice’

Relatives recall ‘wonderful, unique and special’ child whose life was ‘cut so short’

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Daily Record

Family of baby girl who died at nursery 'devastated' after tragic death

Little Genevieve was only nine months old when she passed away in hospital following a medical episode 'incident' at Tiny Toes Children's Day Nursery on May 9.

Manchester Evening News

Devastated family of 'beautiful' baby girl who died after nursery 'incident' say they 'cannot accept' her death

"Genevieve deserves justice and we will not rest until she gets it.”

Liverpool Echo

Progress at training provider that left apprentices 'unaware'

The provider had received a poor Ofsted inspection but there are signs of progress

Liverpool Echo

Councillors 'let children down' over service failures

A new commissioner will be appointed to oversee changes at the council's beleaguered children's service

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The Independent UK

Schools need more specialist help for primary-age children with additional needs

Primary-age children are referred to alternative provision when schools cannot manage their physical or verbally violent behaviour

Bristol Post

St Barnabas Primary School threatened with closure after 150 years

Parents have collected over 700 signatures to save the school in the last few days

Manchester Evening News

Ofsted issue update on investigation after baby suffers 'life-changing brain injury' at nursery

A woman in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and child cruelty but was later bailed

Manchester Evening News

Nursery slammed for ‘putting children at risk of significant harm’

The nursery, which opened in 2021 on the new retail park on Mosley Common Road, was rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted.

Nottingham Post

National social worker shortage hampering efforts to improve Nottingham children's services

Nottingham City Council's children's services were rated 'inadequate' earlier this year

The Independent UK

Rising number of migrant children in hotels ‘mistakenly identified as adults’

The chief inspector of Ofsted Amanda Spielman said she is worried that vulnerable children could be lost from sight and at risk of exploitation.

Manchester Evening News

Children's home building which 'poses safety risks' to vulnerable disabled residents set to be replaced

The fire service raised concerns about how quickly people could evacuate in an emergency

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