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Ofsted finds shortcomings at secondary school

A report highlights issues with a school's special educational needs provision and pupil absences.

Northamptonshire

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Nursery closed as alleged sexual assault investigated

The education watchdog suspended the nursery's registration amid safeguarding concerns last week.

Northamptonshire

Council leader talks about devolution and services

Tim Oliver appeared on the hot seat on BBC Radio Surrey breakfast show on Wednesday.

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Praise for school where reading a priority

St Nicholas Church of England First School is found to have maintained its high standards.

The outside of Sunbury Manor School seen in a Google Street View image. There is a blue sign on the left with the school name on and the buildings can be seen on the right on the other side of a road running in to the school.

'More work needed' at school in special measures

Sunbury Manor School, in Nursery Road, is revisited by Ofsted after an inspection in April 2024.

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Ofsted suspends nursery over safety concerns

Ofsted shuts Child First in Moulton to investigate whether children are at risk of harm.

Northamptonshire

The outside of Surrey County Council's headquarters, a pale stone building with a square front atrium and glass doors and windows. The sun is shining and the building curves away into the background.

Council's 'long journey' to good Ofsted rating

The council is now rated good in all areas including its overall effectiveness judgement.

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Teaching union launches legal action against Ofsted

The NAHT wants a judge to review proposed changes to the way Ofsted inspects schools in England.

Family & Education

Furness College. A grey cube building stands behind a number of football pitches on the college campus. There are parked cars and people milling about. A dark grey, large rectangular sign in the foreground shows directions to various buildings. There are two thin red and white pole barriers at the entrance to the parking area.

College told to improve or risk losing funding

Furness College is rated inadequate following at Ofsted inspection in October last year.