Barnwood Day Nursery Reopens with Positive Ofsted Rating Following Safeguarding Review Wednesday, February 25, 2026 barnwood partou ofsted nursery safeguarding childcare gloucester earlyyears education inspection Partou Barnwood Day Nursery in Gloucester has successfully turned around its operations following a temporary closure due to safeguarding concerns. After being closed for two weeks in October 2025 amid a police investigation, … Read More
Gloucestershire Eateries Demand Major Improvements in Food Hygiene Ratings Saturday, January 24, 2026 gloucestershire foodsafety hygiene restaurants cafés takeaways fsa inspection foodhandling cleanliness As 2026 unfolds, locals searching for safe and enjoyable dining options in Gloucestershire should pay close attention to food hygiene standards. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings offer important insight, ranging from … Read More
Storm Claudia Threatens Day Two of Cheltenham Meeting Friday, November 14, 2025 cheltenham cheltenhamfestival stormclaudia racing weather racecourse inspection prestburypark rain groundconditions Storm Claudia’s fierce winds and relentless rain have cast doubt over the second day of the Cheltenham meeting scheduled for Saturday. A precautionary inspection is set for 7:30 a.m. at the racecourse ahead of the … Read More
Motorists Warned to Check Tyre Tread or Risk £2,500 Fine This Winter Saturday, November 8, 2025 tyres safety winter driving law tread inspection fine insurance aquaplaning As temperatures drop across Britain, thousands of drivers risk significant fines by neglecting one crucial part of their vehicle: the tyres. Beyond just the occasional wear and tear, ensuring your tyres comply with legal … Read More
'Ambitious' Gloucester School Earns 'Good' Rating in First Full Ofsted Inspection Thursday, October 16, 2025 ofsted gloucester specialschool education inspection ambition schoolleadership studentsupport inclusiveeducation learning Gloucester’s special school, which opened its doors in 2022, has been praised as “ambitious” and rated “good” across all four key areas in its first full Ofsted inspection. The inspection highlights … Read More
Ofsted Identifies Shortcomings at Valley Bridge School in Gloucester Thursday, September 25, 2025 ofsted valleybridge specialeducation leadership curriculum attendance gloucester schoolimprovement inspection education Valley Bridge School in Gloucester, a recently established special education institution, has been rated as “requires improvement” in all inspected areas by Ofsted. The inspection highlighted several significant challenges, … Read More