Midlands Schools Among First to Earn New ‘Strong’ Rating from Ofsted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 ofsted education midlands schools inspection ratings achievement curriculum leadership inclusion Schools in the West Midlands are among the first to receive inspection ratings under Ofsted’s newly revamped grading system. The education watchdog has replaced its previous ratings—such as ‘outstanding’ and … Read More
'Heart of the Community' Birmingham Cafe Bounces Back After Mice Fine and Zero Hygiene Rating Tuesday, February 3, 2026 birmingham cafe hygiene ratings kingsheath mice foodsafety community recovery inspection The owner of Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham has revealed how her cafe recovered quickly after being closed and fined for a mice infestation last year—but a council computer glitch meant customers couldn’t see its new … Read More
Midlands Schools Receive Unprecedented Ofsted Ratings Under New System Monday, February 2, 2026 ofsted midlands education schools inspection ratings curriculum leadership achievement behaviour The West Midlands has seen some of the first schools inspected under Ofsted’s newly launched grading system, marking a significant shift in how educational quality is assessed. The long-awaited revamp replaces traditional … Read More
New Zero-Star Hygiene Ratings Issued to Numerous Birmingham Takeaways, Shops, and Restaurants Friday, January 23, 2026 hygiene birmingham food restaurants takeaways inspections ratings safety health delivery In recent weeks, a significant number of food establishments across Birmingham have been assigned the lowest possible hygiene ratings. This includes a wide range of businesses such as restaurants, takeaways, sandwich shops, … Read More
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
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