Council worker’s life-changing decision to foster – as number of prospect families decline in North West
A mother of three adult children found the perfect remedy for her empty nest syndrome – fostering a young person.
Ofsted inspections criticised for compromising teachers’ mental health
A Lancashire teacher has explained how Ofsted inspections are affecting the mental health of staff. Recent events, where Ruth Perry,
‘We are the only party that will protect school standards’ – Conservatives
The Conservatives claim they will improve discipline in classrooms and bolster school standards by providing more resources to Ofsted so they can carry out their inspections more efficiently.
Dogs in schools: MM meet the gentle giant turning heads at Bolton’s Rumworth School
Indie has presence. A nine stone malamute cross dog, he commands your attention as soon as he enters the room. At Rumworth School in Bolton, he’s become a popular classmate as an increasing canine presence in classrooms sweeps the country. MM investigate…
Ofsted dubs £25,000-per-year Jewish school ‘inadequate’ and say teachers have no clue on attendance
The report rated Manchester Jewish School for Special Education ‘inadequate’ across four key areas, including effectiveness of leadership and management, quality of teaching, learning and assessment, outcomes for pupils and sixth form provision.
‘Effective learning can’t take place’: Oldham’s Collective Spirit Free School deemed ‘not fit for purpose’ by Ofsted
An Oldham school has been slammed in its second inspection in a year after the latest report was released in December.
MediaCityUK school placed under special measures wows Ofsted with improvements
After two years under special measures, a once struggling Salford academy has turned things round according to Ofsted.
‘We want them to have a successful life’: Headteacher aiming high as Ofsted praise failing Oldham school
The executive principle of an Oldham school deemed inadequate by Ofsted is aiming high after the education watchdog commended his leadership.
Manchester day-care centre branded ‘unsafe’ by Ofsted hit back at ‘unfair’ report
A Manchester day-care centre has been branded inadequate and a ‘significant risk to children’s safety’ after inspectors witnessed children falling over on its hole-laden outdoor play area.
Outcomes for learners are ‘very poor’ at Salford school ahead of academy switch
A special measures college has been criticised by Ofsted for failing to take ‘effective action’ to improve its standards despite languishing well below national averages.
‘Not fit for purpose’: Ofsted report slams Gorton school after inspectors see students fighting during latest visit
A Gorton school has been slammed by Ofsted after inspectors witness pupils fighting on latest visit.