Midlands Secondary School Transforms from Worst to Strong Performer in Ofsted Inspection Monday, January 19, 2026 smestow ofsted education wolverhampton academy improvement leadership safeguarding attendance transformation A secondary school in the West Midlands, once ranked among the country’s worst, has achieved a remarkable turnaround. Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton, which was rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted as recently as 2023, has … 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