Midlands Schools Receive First Ratings Under Ofsted's New Report Card System Thursday, January 15, 2026 ofsted education schools inspection reportcard midlands ratings governance achievement curriculum Ofsted has overhauled its school inspection process in England, replacing the familiar one-word grading system with a comprehensive ‘report card’ model starting in 2026. This move aims to provide a clearer and … Read More
Dudley Council Seeks to Lift Regulatory Notice After £3m Spent on Housing Surveys Wednesday, January 14, 2026 dudley council housing survey safety compliance regulator homes inspection decency Dudley Council has formally requested the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to lift a Regulatory Notice that was imposed in April 2023. The notice was issued after the council self-reported serious lapses in meeting legal … Read More
Inside Midland’s ‘Dreary’ HMP Featherstone: Struggling with Poor Living Conditions Tuesday, January 13, 2026 prison inspection hmpfeatherstone conditions maintenance selfharm overcrowding segregration drugrecovery rehabilitation An inspection report has revealed troubling conditions inside HMP Featherstone, a Midlands prison described as ‘dreary’ with substandard living environments. While the prison benefits from committed leadership, the HM … Read More
Solihull Council Children's Services Inspection Outcome Expected Next Week Sunday, January 11, 2026 solihull ofsted inspection children services council safeguarding improvement commission report The outcome of a crucial full inspection of Solihull Council’s children’s services is anticipated next week, according to council leader Karen Grinsell. Solihull’s children’s services came under national scrutiny following … Read More
Touchwood Solihull Joe & The Juice Receives Zero Hygiene Rating Amid Chain's Assurance Tuesday, January 6, 2026 joeandthejuice hygiene solihull foodsafety inspection touchwood ratings uk compliance foodstandards Joe & The Juice’s Solihull store, located inside Touchwood shopping centre, has been handed a zero hygiene rating following an inspection on October 15 last year. This rating, issued by the Food Standards Agency, … Read More
Birmingham GP Surgery Suspended Over Serious Safety Failings Wednesday, December 31, 2025 suspension healthcare safety gp cqc oversight medication inspection birmingham specialmeasures The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has suspended Naseby Medical Centre, a GP surgery in Saltley, Birmingham, for six months following the discovery of significant safety and care failures. The suspension aims to protect … Read More