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Ofsted inspectors found Maples Day Nursery in Winchester to be a safe, welcoming environment where children thrive. While staff were commended for fostering independence and emotional wellbeing, inspectors flagged areas for improvement in behaviour management and curriculum clarity.
Independent inspectors have praised Hursley Childcare Hub Ltd for fostering environments where children thrive with confidence and curiosity. The watchdog’s latest report highlights rapid progress among children with emerging needs and a curriculum designed to keep young minds engaged.
Exclusion rates for racist, homophobic and ableist abuse have tripled in three years, with 1,242 suspensions logged last term. Experts warn cuts to pastoral care and online toxicity are driving the spike.
St Edward’s School, a specialist boys’ institution in Hampshire, has earned Outstanding ratings from Ofsted and is now seeking to grow from 100 to 150 places. Headmaster Mr Maher calls the result a tribute to relentless staff, pupils and families.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has tasked the Competition and Markets Authority with investigating undisclosed childcare costs that are pushing household budgets to the brink. The probe targets fees parents pay beyond the promised free hours, with findings expected within six months.
Lockerley Church of England Primary earns top marks for safeguarding and pupil wellbeing, with inspectors praising its inclusive culture. Leaders vow to sharpen phonics and writing standards after minor gaps noted in handwriting and grammar.
A London school’s PE instructor used football slang to praise a student, violating professional conduct rules. The teacher now faces a lifetime ban from teaching after an investigation found his remarks constituted sexual misconduct.