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Talbot Specialist School, in Lees Hall Road, which shares a site with Newfield Secondary School. Members of the NEU have called six days of strike action over November 2026.

Staff at Yorkshire school strike over 'excessive workload'
Staff at a Sheffield secondary school for SEND Children are on strike over “excessive workloads” and “safety practices,” a union says.

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Ofsted’s new inspections ‘a mess’ say school heads

Church View Children's Place leadership team - Eddie Riby, Wayne Robinson, Louise Riby and Emma Knott. Photo: Mark Bickerdike Photography

'This is what children's homes should be like'

Cobden Primary School in Farnley

Yorkshire primary school set to be taken over by academy chain

School children in a classroom. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Exam results don’t always reflect reality - Julia Polley

A child using an Apple iPhone smartphone. PIC: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Yorkshire can lead on digital safeguarding - James Paul

Little People nursery in Bramley, Leeds

Children 'left to walk aimlessly' around Yorkshire nursery

Children skip and play hop scotch during playtime. Image: PA

Bradford's children's services ‘improved significantly’, Ofsted agrees

The best primary schools in West Yorkshire named

The 23 best primary schools in West Yorkshire named

The 27 best-performing primary schools in Yorkshire that set pupils up for success

The 27 best-performing primary schools in Yorkshire named

The 19 high-achieving secondary schools in South Yorkshire where pupils are excelling

The 19 high-achieving secondary schools in South Yorkshire named

Every secondary school in and around Dewsbury ranked by new GCSE results and Ofsted

Every secondary school in Dewsbury ranked by GCSE results and Ofsted

The highest-achieving secondary schools in West Yorkshire have been named

The 26 highest-achieving secondary schools in West Yorkshire named

These Rotherham schools topped the table for performance and Ofsted reports

The 9 top secondary schools in Rotherham named

A teacher and students in a classroom. PIC: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Schools in poorer areas should be spared inspections - YP Letters

Solar panels at a solar farm. PIC: Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire

How we can restore our green and pleasant lands - YP Letters

Tina Rafferty (far left), project manager of Aspire to Be, with the Aspire to Be team.

Aspire to Be recognised for innovative approach to adult learning

The team at Dove House is very proud to have achieved a second Outstanding from Ofsted.

“There is music and laughter” in local children’s home rated Outstanding by Ofst...

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

A person using an umbrella in the rain. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

When did we misplace common sense regarding the weather? - YP Letters
From: Robert Dring, Saltburn by the Sea, Cleveland.
The Yorkshire Post Letters

The application seeks to change the use of a home on The Quadrant in Totley from a private residence to a children’s care facility. The council’s planning department has until September 29 to make a decision.

New children’s home proposed at The Quadrant in Sheffield

Little Owls: Two nurseries to be taken over by new providers

Little Owls: Two nurseries to be taken over by new providers

Ormiston South Parade Academy is celebrating a year of strong SATs results.

Ormiston South Parade Academy celebrates SATs cuccess

Swinston Hill Road

Plans for children’s home given green light despite 73 objections

Principal Ann Winter and Barkerend pupils celebrate their fantastic Ofsted inspection results.

Barkerend maintains 'Outstanding’ standards after recent Ofsted inspection

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'

Charlotte Prior, Amul Batra, Chris Hill and Steven Oakes of Northcoders

Northcoders 'incredibly proud' to receive outstanding Ofsted rating

Huddersfield Town Hall.

Council spends £1.8m housing vulnerable children in ‘illegal’ accommodation

Students and Headteacher at BBEC

Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College achieves significant milestone in sch...

Tom Bedford, Ottimi CEO

Leeds entrepreneur launches unique school trip provision

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

The Playcentre, in Wykeham Street, Scarborough.

Ofsted praises ‘excellent’ behaviour at Yorkshire daycare centre

Team members and children at Partou Woodlands House celebrating their success

‘Caring and stimulating’ Bradford nursery wins Ofsted approval

The vibrant school library

Marshfield Primary School celebrates ‘Outstanding in all areas’ Ofsted rating

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

Children at Fir Trees Nursery

Outstanding Beverley nursery announces 50% increase in places

Parents have criticised the proposed closure of Queensway Primary School in Yeadon.

Growing backlash over council's plan to close down Yorkshire school

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

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

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