'Period of instability' at Somerset school charging £95,000 fees Monday, July 20, 2026 newburymanor ofsted autism education leadership wellbeing curriculum attendance post16 somerset Newbury Manor School, a private institution specializing in education for pupils with autism, has been praised for its nurturing environment yet faced criticisms following a recent Ofsted inspection. The report reveals a … Read More
Vulnerable Somerset Children Often Placed in Unlawful Homes, Ofsted Report Reveals Tuesday, July 7, 2026 ofsted somerset children fostercare neglect unregisteredhomes childprotection socialservices careleavers safeguarding A recent Ofsted inspection has uncovered serious failings within Somerset Council’s children’s services, revealing that vulnerable children are frequently placed in “unlawful, unregistered” children’s homes on a temporary … Read More
Ofsted Reveals Somerset Council's Frequent Use of Unlawful Children's Homes Amid Service Decline Tuesday, July 7, 2026 somerset ofsted childprotection fostering children'sservices neglect safeguarding careleavers exploitation localgovernment A recent Ofsted inspection has exposed troubling practices within Somerset Council’s children’s services, revealing that vulnerable children are frequently placed in unlawful, unregistered homes as temporary … Read More
Somerset Children’s Home Suspended Amid Residential Care Overhaul Friday, July 3, 2026 somerset residential care children homesandhorizons ofsted suspension tonehouse reform support A Somerset children’s home has been suspended as part of a broader effort to revamp residential care and support services across the county. Following recent Ofsted inspections, the Homes and Horizons partnership—a … Read More
School Once Rated 'Inadequate' Now Celebrated as a Thriving Learning Environment Monday, June 29, 2026 school education ofsted improvement leadership wellbeing community students achievement inclusivity Huish Episcopi Academy in Langport has emerged from its previous ‘Inadequate’ rating to receive an outstanding Ofsted inspection report, marking a remarkable turnaround. The latest assessment describes the school as a “happy, … Read More
From Inadequate to Outstanding: Huish Episcopi Academy's Remarkable Transformation Monday, June 29, 2026 education ofsted schoolimprovement studentsuccess inclusion leadership wellbeing achievement community resilience Huish Episcopi Academy in Langport has made a remarkable turnaround. Just two years after being rated ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted in 2022, the school now enjoys a glowing reputation as a “happy, positive and safe … Read More