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Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

NASUWT votes in favour of abolishing Ofsted after teacher’s death Rahmah Ghazali

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Ofsted defends school inspections despite backlash Rahmah Ghazali

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Headteacher blocks Ofsted inspection after death of fellow head Rahmah Ghazali

Caversham Primary School in Reading

Primary headteacher took own life after Ofsted downgrade Rahmah Ghazali

Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, with 1,288 pupils, has not been inspected since becoming an academy in 2020. Inspectors said it 'required improvements' following an inspection in 2018.

Ofsted ratings for secondary schools in Burnley and Pendle John Deehan

The PCS Union (Credit: Getty Images)

PCS union announce 100,000 members will strike on Budget Day Patrick Hollis

Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson

Children's services in Lancashire are 'good' across the board Catherine Musgrove

Burnley's Holy Trinity Primary School has been rated 'good' by Ofsted inspectors

School kicks off 2023 with glowing Ofsted report Sue Plunkett

Inspectors praise teaching and learning at Pennine Trust school, where “pupils are excited to arrive” each morning

Ad Feature Pennine Trust school celebrates report after Ofsted inspection Nick Drainey

Six women arrested in connection with ‘suspicious’ death at UK nursery Ethan Evans

Casterton Primary Academy was rated good by Ofsted

Good Ofsted rating for Burley school Dominic Collis

Take a look at which secondary schools in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble are rated the best.

'Outstanding' secondary schools in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble Aimee Seddon

A number of schools and colleges in Burnley and the surrounding area have been given an outstanding rating by Ofsted

The outstanding schools and colleges in and around Burnley according to Ofsted Jon Peake

FUNDA Sports, Physical Activity Holiday Camps and Childcare provider has been praised by OFSTED inspectors

Glowing OFSTED report for holiday camp and childcare provider Sue Plunkett

Principal and CEO of Nelson and Colne College Group, Amanda Melton CBE (front left) and Centre Principal of Nelson and Colne College, Fionnuala Swann (front right) celebrate with staff and students

'Outstanding' Nelson and Colne College Dominic Collis

Pendle Primary Academy has been awarded a 'good' Ofsted rating

Pendle Primary Academy children shine thanks to ambitious and engaging curriculu... Dominic Collis

Ofsted comments: A “happy and safe place where pupils can concentrate on their learning.”

Ad Feature Inspectors praise Colne school in Ofsted inspection Hannah Thaxter

Brookside Primary School in Clitheroe has received a Good Ofsted rating

Ofsted says Clitheroe primary school is making good progress Dominic Collis

St Stephen's Primary School, Burnley, has been rated good by Ofsted inspectors

'Warm and welcoming' school praised by Ofsted inspectors Sue Plunkett

Pupils from St James' Lanehead Primary School celebrate a good Ofsted rating

Burnley's St James' Lanehead Primary School rated 'good' by Ofsted Dominic Collis

The people of Padiham have given their views on what they would like to the now closed Victoria's Nursery to become.

Convert closed nursery into a Nando's, McDonald's or pub is call of Padiham peop... Susan Plunkett

The now closed Victoria's Nursery in Padiham is up for sale for £399,950

Padiham nursery that closed after Ofsted inspectors rated it 'inadequate' up fo... Susan Plunkett

Victoria's Nursery in Padiham has closed down it was confirmed by Ofsted today

Nursery in Padiham that was rated 'inadequate' shuts down for good Susan Plunkett

Gisburn Road School has been rated good by Ofsted

'Impeccable behaviour' of children at Pendle school praised by inspectors Dominic Collis

Ofsted have praised the progress made at West Craven

Pendle school's improvement praised by Ofsted Dominic Collis

Minibuses - as well as shared and individual taxis - are used to take some children with special needs and disabilities to school across Lancashire (image: Neil Cross)

'No change' to Lancashire special needs school transport - but parents blast con... Paul Faulkner

More than 100 'outstanding' Lancashire schools will face inspectors under new rules

Lancashire's 'outstanding' schools face new tests Mike Hill

Ofsted Registration data shows the number of early years providers dropped by 0.9 per cent in Lancashire. (Photo by Erika Fletcher)

Lancashire lost 11 early years providers after pandemic hit Sean Gleaves

More Lancashire secondary school pupils offered a place at top pick school

Here's how many Lancashire parents got the school they wanted Mike Hill

A nursery in Padiham was forced to close its doors for two weeks to make improvements after Ofsted rated it inadequate across the board

Owner vows 'I will not fail the families' after Ofsted inspection rates Padiham ... Susan Plunkett

Sexual harassment ‘normalised’ for children and young people - Ofsted report Carly Roberts

The Mountwood site in Ribchester (photo: 2019)

OFSTED takes action against Lancashire children's home Fiona Finch

Some of the West Craven 'Class of 2020'

Big improvements at Pendle school rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted Dominic Collis

Picture posed by a model of a teenage girl in distress (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

'The scales tip very heavily against us': Judge blasts system after suicidal Lan... Michael Holmes

House hunting can be a stressful time, so make sure to avoid careless mistakes. (Photo: Shutterstock)

7 mistakes buyers make when viewing a property for the first time Gordon Holmes

Child abuse has increased during lockdown - and neglected kids are being impacte... Ethan Shone

Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham

Burnley MP calls on Prime Minister to support college expansion plans John Deehan

Lancashire's health and care services for children with special educational needs and disabilities have been assessed by inspectors

Lancashire's special needs services 'transformed' - but some weaknesses remain Paul Faulkner

Schools, colleges and nurseries will reopen full-time from September (Photo: Shutterstock)

All schools and colleges will fully reopen in England from September - here's wh... Claire Schofield

This is what you need to know about grandparents being able to babysit their grandchildren (Photo: Shutterstock)

Can grandparents in England babysit their grandchildren during lockdown? Rhona Shennan

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre principal Karen Buchanan (far left) with other staff at students at the 2019 Awards for Excellence event. (photo by Richard Tymon)

Burnley College Sixth Form puts town on map after being recognised as England's ... Susan Plunkett

Lancashire County Council wants more foster carers

Fostering in Lancashire: new allowances announced - and an appeal for more carer... Paul Faulkner

Thomas Whitham Sixth Form (image: Google)

Burnley sixth form centre's closure confirmed Paul Faulkner

Family man Kieran with his partner Rachel and their two sons Theo and Louie

Author and sports coach Kieran set to become Burnley's answer to Joe Wicks Susan Plunkett

Pupils at Lord Street Community Primary School in Colne celebrate their latest OFSTED report.

OFSTED rates Pendle school 'outstanding' for pupils' personal development Susan Plunkett

The government says plans are in place for free school meals in the event of cor... Lynn Rusk

Progress 8 was introduced in 2016 and compares GCSE results to Key Stage 2 test results (Photo: Shutterstock)

Secondary school league tables: How are they ranked and what is Progress 8? Claire Schofield

Lomeshaye Primary School headteacher Mrs Angie Pleasants who is retiring at the end of term.

Lomeshaye Primary School headteacher retires Steph Beardsworth

Barrowford Primary School year 5 teacher Mr Kark Cross and pupils where the school has a policy where no children are deemed naughty.

‘School motto tells of our philosophy’ By The Newsroom

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