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Reevy Hill Primary School pupils celebrate fantastic Ofsted

‘Proud to be our best’ - Reevy Hill Primary School praised by Ofsted

Principal Gemma Earles with students

Bradford Forster Academy celebrates significant school improvements

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'

Queensway Primary School in Yeadon

Council to press ahead with plans to close school with dwindling pupil numbers

Historic image of Carlton Primary School

South Leeds Primary School Celebrates its 150th Anniversary in Style

The nursery for children aged 0-5 was registered in June 2023. Stock photo: Adobe

Leeds nursery suspended by Ofsted over safety fears for children

Russet Park, Copmanthorpe

Local housebuilder set to invest over £900,000 in Copmanthorpe as work on new ho...

A sign displaying a 'good' Ofsted rating outside a school. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Focus on inclusion in new Ofsted inspection framework welcome - Matt Bromley

Student puts their hand up.

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

Councillors with staff at Shepley Preschool

Yorkshire preschool ‘so proud’ of first ‘outstanding’ Ofsted in over 30 years

A general view of a sign displaying a 'good' Ofsted rating. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Ofsted has taken the easy route of coloured boxes - David Behrens

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

What the proposed Ofsted changes could mean for parents

'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'

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson leaves Downing Street, London, following a Cabinet meeting. Picture date: Tuesday January 28, 2025.

Ofsted reform: schools inspector is looking in the wrong place

It is indubitably the view of this newspaper that in its latest attempt to reimagine itself, the schools inspector and regulator Ofsted has its cart before its horse; quite simply, they are looking in the wrong place.

The Yorkshire Post

Progress 8 scores have been published for Newcastle schools.

Yeadon’s Queensway school: Headteacher vows to fight closure

Principal Mrs Young with Year 7 students (left to right) Adetokunbo, Prince, Enjuan and Lily.

Garforth's fabulous Ofsted

Family home to be converted into children’s home in Sheffield despite objections

Batley Grammar School Headteacher, Mr John Hughes, with pupils. Credit: johnhoulihan.com

The 'Good' Yorkshire school underpinned by 'respect, community and resilience'

Senior school pupils in a school classroom. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Parental responsibility missing when it comes to education - Ismail Mulla

The best-performing secondary schools in Rotherham have been named by new GCSE data

The 9 best state secondary schools in Rotherham for 2024

Margaret Isherwood, Wakefield Council's cabinet member for children and young people.

New children’s care homes will address ‘massive challenges’ amid national crisis

Pupils in a school classroom. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Fixing the broken education system will require parents to take responsibility

Dominic Macauley is the managing director at Timeout Childrens Homes.

How we can tackle profiteering in the care sector - Dominic Macauley

Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza

Tough rules to stop profiteering in children’s social care crisis

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Entrepreneur receives nomination in the Business in Excellence Awards 2024

Dr Sipra Deb receives not one, but two nominations for these brilliant awards.

Adele Ward

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

Partou Ashmoor Day Nursery and Pre-School in Shipley, West Yorkshire

Glowing Ofsted report for ‘committed’ Shipley nursery team with ‘high expectatio...

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

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson (left) during a visit to a school. PIC: Richard Pohle/The Times/PA Wire

Scrapping one-word Ofsted judgements is a sensible move - Sarah Todd

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

Ofsted: schools to face increased scrutiny over support of disadvantaged pupils

Single-headline Ofsted grades for schools will be scrapped with immediate effect. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Ending single-phrase Ofsted judgements is the right move

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

Major Ofsted change announced as single-word ratings scrapped

Harrow Gate Primary Academy in Hardwick, Stockton

School praised by Oftsed for its 'exceptional work' in helping students grow

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

Mashom Primary School

Historic school to merge classrooms after being put in special measures

From tiny village schools to large urban ones, Yorkshire has plenty of places where children excel (Photo: National World/Google)

The 25 best-rated primary schools in Yorkshire

The Yorkshire county has plenty of highly-rated, high-performing schools (Photo: National World/Google)

The 21 top-rated secondary schools across Yorkshire

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

The 15 best-rated primary schools across England

High Crags Primary Leadership Academy celebrates 'good' Ofsted rating

High Crags Primary Leadership Academy retains ‘good’ Ofsted status

Children and principal from Outwood Primary Academy Alne

Ofsted grades local primary school as ‘Outstanding’ across the board

Callaghan had been a housemaster at Ampleforth College.

Ampleforth College: Weak leadership put children at risk of abuse, report finds

Year 5 enjoying the parade

Carnival time at Bracken Edge

Pupils comments, ‘Our school is fulfilling because it fills you with joy and you can be yourself.’

Kippax North: Leeds school praised for outstanding pupil behaviour in latest Ofs...

Felicia Munde shares her expert insight

VAT on private school fees could be a new pressure point for divorcing couples

Phoenix School Staff Celebrate Outstanding Ofsted

Yorkshire School for Hospitalised Patients Rated Outstanding

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

Everything you need to know about Ofsted school inspections

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Council approves conversion of Harrogate property into children’s home

Thomas Hinderwell Academy in Seamer Road

Ofsted recognises ‘continued progress’ at Yorkshire primary school

A general view of a school safety zone sign. PIC: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Ofsted’s ratings system is inadequate - Andy Brown

East Ayton Primary School in Scarborough

Primary school told to improve gets 'good' Ofsted rating

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

Ofsted to continue with questionable approach to ratings - Jayne Dowle

More than four out of five teachers in England believe a new system of inspection should be introduced as Ofsted has "many problems". PIC: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Who would want to be a teacher in the current climate? - David Behrens

St Martin's School in Scarborough.

The 'happy and inclusive' Yorkshire school which is 'like a family' for many

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