Tributes Pour in for 'Excellent, Kind and Diligent' Former Councillor Helen Molyneux Monday, July 28, 2025 council tribute forestofdean helenmolyneux carehomes pandemic community politics compassion leadership The Forest of Dean community has come together to pay heartfelt tributes to Helen Molyneux, a former councillor celebrated for her dedication, kindness, and tireless work, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Mrs. … Read More
Woman Who Saved Village Playgroup After Desperate Knock at the Door Steps Down Friday, July 25, 2025 playgroup childcare leadership community woodchester education ofsted farewell earlyyears volunteer Bev Fowler, the dedicated playgroup leader who rescued Woodchester Playgroup from closure nearly a decade ago, has stepped down after an emotional farewell. In 2016, Bev answered a desperate knock on her door from a parent … Read More
'Aspirational' specialist school achieves best ever Ofsted rating in a decade Wednesday, July 23, 2025 ofsted peakacademy semh education dursley schoolimprovement aspiration leadership pupils trust Peak Academy in Dursley has received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, marking its highest inspection result in ten years. Inspectors described the school as “aspirational,” highlighting strong performances in key areas including … Read More
Huge Ofsted Turnaround for 'Joyous' Gloucester School Tuesday, July 15, 2025 ofsted education gloucester primary improvement greenshaw school curriculum send leadership Grange Primary Academy, nestled in Tuffley, Gloucester, is celebrating a remarkable turnaround after receiving a ‘Good’ rating across all categories in its recent Ofsted inspection. This is a significant leap from … Read More
New Leadership Drives Improvement at Gloucestershire Special School Rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted Monday, July 14, 2025 ofsted specialeducation leadership curriculum teaching assessment personaldevelopment gloucestershire sixthform schoolimprovement Heart of the Forest Community Special School, a warm and respectful special school in Gloucestershire, has been rated “Requires Improvement” by Ofsted following its February inspection. While inspectors praised the school’s … Read More
Pre-school with Chickens Achieves Outstanding Ofsted Rating Friday, July 11, 2025 ofsted preschool earlyyears education childcare inspection inclusivity outdoorplay staff leadership Lechlade Little Learners, a pre-school located in Wharf Lane, Lechlade, has been rated Outstanding—the highest possible ranking—by Ofsted in its latest inspection. Praised for creating a “carefully planned, inspiring” … Read More