Educational establishments can be rated one of four grades: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate, with a mix of ratings being given out in October and November.
If a school/college/nursery requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good ones are checked less frequently.
Take a look at the 19 establishments below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
1. Nov/Oct Ofsteds in Lancashire
All the schools & nurseries from across Lancashire with new Ofsted ratings in November & October | Google Maps
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2. Silver Birch School (Burnley)
Report published Nov 18 following a pre-registration inspection on Oct 21. Found likely to meet all the independent school standards when it opens. Highlights: All the requirements were met, none needing more improvment. Previous inspection: N/A. | Google Maps
3. Eldon Primary School (Preston)
Report published Nov 10 following a monitoring inspection of an inadequate school on Sept 30. Found that improvements had been made but more work is necessary for the school to no longer be judged as having serious weaknesses. Highlights: New Interim Executive Board is knowledgable & supportive; reduced staff absence. Improvements needed: Issues around staff & parent complaints have overshadowed the school’s ability to make all the necessary changes that are required to improve the quality of education that pupils receive. Previous inspection: Inadequate. | Google Maps
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4. Woodlands (Rossendale)
Report published Nov 10 following a monitoring inspection on Sept 16. Found to not meet all of the independent school standards that were checked during this inspection. Highlights: Improved plans and schemes of work in place for all subjects; effective safeguarding procedures. Improvements needed: Staff delivery of curriculum; quality of leadership. Previous inspection: Requries improvement. | Google Maps
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5. Tiddlywinks Pre-School (Leyland)
Report published Oct 30 following an inspection on Sept 30. Classed as good. Highlights: kind and nurturing staff; ghildren get plenty of fresh air & exercise in the well-planned outdoor space; sequenced curriculum supports all children to make good progress. Improvements needed: increase opportunities for children to develop their independence skills; ensure staff are precisely aware of children's individual next steps. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
6. The Little Village Nursery (Lytham St Annes)
Report published oct 27 following an inspection on Aug 14. Classed as requires improvement. Highlights: welcoming, supportive environment; curriculum builds on children's interests & supports learning across all areas. Improvements needed: safeguarding procedures; strengthen staff's skills in recognising when to give children more time to process information to support their communication. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps