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Whiteley Primary School has received an outstanding Ofsted report.

Pictured is: (l-r) Mia Lucas, Alfie Bord, Finley Rutledge, Kate Bolton, deputy headteacher, Lesley Pennington, headteacher, Tommy Holloway, Elsie Youngs and Esme Monk.

Picture: Sarah Standing (031024-7054)

Primary school praised by Ofsted for 'unwavering support'

Ofsted checks safeguarding, to make sure schools have good policies in place to protect vulnerable young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How Ofsted checks safeguarding in schools

St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Waterlooville has been judged as an outstanding school by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate.
Pictured: Richard Cunningham, headteacher, with pupils

Primary school in Waterlooville described as 'welcoming' in inspection

Manor Infant and Nursery School has maintained its Ofsted rating of good in its recent inspection which took place on June 18 and 19, 2024.
Pictured: Helen Castle, headteacher, with pupils

Ofsted finds children 'learn happily' at an infant and nursery school

Pixie the cat was rescued after being found in a home with dozens of other cats in Reading. She has been taken in by the RSPCA Hampshire and Surrey branch and is desperately seeking a new loving home.

'Beautiful' and 'affectionate' cat searching for loving family home

Ofsted inspectors can give schools four different ratings (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about Ofsted school inspections

Court Lane Infant Academy has received a good Ofsted rating in its recent inspection which took place on April 23 and 24.

Infant school described as 'kind' and 'happy' place in Ofsted report

Kiddi Caru Nursery in Whiteley is lodging a formal complaint against Ofsted following a 'shocking' inadequate rating.

Nursery to 'robustly challenge' Ofsted following 'shocking' rating

Elson Infant School has received a good Ofsted rating in its recent inspection.

Infant school described as 'highly inclusive' following inspection

The Star, in Gosport, has gained the top rating for its levels of hygiene

Wetherspoon pub celebrates top food hygiene rating

Portsmouth Primary SCITT has received an outstanding Ofsted in its recent inspection.

Teacher training programme described as 'superb' in recent Ofsted

A mixed review of the situation at Portsmouth International Port was found in the report by former independent chief inspector of borders and immigration David Neal. Picture: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images.

Wildlife "infestation" and "poor" facilities found at port - report

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Chief Executive, Penny Emerit, celebrates with maternity staff after receiving a rating of "good" from CQC inspection.

Maternity services rated as good following inspection

Harrison Primary School has received an outstanding Ofsted following its recent inspection.

Primary school in Fareham described as 'highly ambitious'

Releasing Potential, Havant, has received a requires improvement Ofsted rating.

Independent school in Havant receives 'requires improvement' Ofsted

Bridgemary School, Gosport, has been given a 'requires improvement' rating in its latest Ofsted report which was published on January 22, 2024.

Secondary school in Gosport receives 'requires improvement' rating
A secondary school in Gosport has been described as 'inclusive' and 'calm' in its recent Ofsted despite being given a 'requires improvement' rating.
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Two Wetherspoon pubs have been recognised for the toilet standards as part of the Loo's of the Year Awards 2023.
Picture: Contributed

Two Wetherspoon pubs recognised for the standard of toilets

St Mary's Catholic Primary School has received a good Ofsted in its most recent inspection.

This primary school has been described as 'welcoming and inclusive'

Toby 10, Baily 10, Jessica 10 and Neve 11
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Southsea school rated as good by Ofsted inspectors

UK theme parks and fairgrounds face major health and safety checks after high speed incidents - list of rides

Extra safety checks on 100 fairground and theme park rides across UK

Hedgehogs and pigeons were being left in squalor at a makeshift wildlife centre. Picture: RSPCA.

Animals left suffering in squalor at makeshift wildlife centre

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Headteacher blocks Ofsted inspection after death of fellow head

Children at Tops Nursery celebrate after their 'Good' Ofsted rating.

Copnor nursery’s pride as Ofsted inspectors praise ‘polite’ children

Students are said to be 'proud of their school' and 'encouraged to aim high'.

School community’s pride as academy celebrates Ofsted success

Boundary Oak School in Fareham. Picture: Sarah Standing (040119-5152).

Ofsted savage school holiday camp for putting 'children at risk of harm’

Boundary Oak School in Fareham. Picture: Sarah Standing (040119-5152).

Ofsted allow Boundary Oak school holiday camp to reopen

Pathways Support is based at Fratton Community Centre. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 290721-26)

Care service given positive rating by CQC after years of improvements
THE hard work of a domiciliary care service in the heart of Portsmouth has been formally recognised by the health care watchdog.
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Boundary Oak School in Fareham.

Picture: Sarah Standing (040119-5152)

Fareham school holiday camp shut down by Ofsted after children break bones

South Central Ambulance Service has been rated 'inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission. Picture: SCAS

Ambulance service failings top off wider health care problems

SCAS ambulance

Scas rated ‘inadequate’ and warned after report saying patient care ‘undermined’

The Cams Hall business centre were Infinite Care is based. The care firm has been rated inadequate by the CQC

Cams HIll care agency caring for dozens of pensioners is branded 'inadequate'

Monitors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected Quality Care Management Limited’s service in Spencer Road, Southsea.

City care home branded inadequate after staff fail to treat people with dignity

From left, A'layah Parris, Ariel Lusala and Jake Hunter, all Year 11 at Park Community School in Havant. Picture: David George

Park Community School 'happy' with Ofsted inspection

Pictured is: The Civic Offices, HQ of Portsmouth City Council

Picture: Keith Woodland (090319-36)

City's children's home is branded 'inadequate' amid major safeguarding failures

Hartwell Lodge in Kiln Road, Fareham. Picture: Google Maps

Care home still 'requires improvement' after six years of poor inspections

Glen Heathers Residential Home. Picture: Google Maps

‘Unsafe’ and ‘unclean’ care home makes ‘difficult decision’ to close

Children and staff celebrate the Outstanding rating.

‘Delight’ for Portsmouth nursery as Ofsted gives it an ‘Outstanding’ rating

Midwives in a Hampshire maternity unit too exhausted to keep patients safe

Alex Rennie in Havant at the general election count on December 12 in 2019. Picture: Byron Melton

Planning inspectors rebuff council's plan for 900 homes on Hayling Island

Pictures taken at The Wonderful Chinese, Copnor Road, on July 28 by Portsmouth City Council's environmental health team who took action.

Unsatisfactory food storage in main chiller - dirty containers and plastic bags, cooked chicken defrosting immediately adjacent to raw meat in open bag, ceramic wall tile left on top of marinating meat.

Dirty conditions at takeaway see it closed in 'hygiene emergency'

Madani Academy in Portsmouth, pictured in 2016. Picture: Sarah Standing (161120-808)

School set to expand with secondary education by increasing number of pupils

Liz Rix, chief nurse at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham. Picture: Sarah Standing (030120-3600)

QA maternity services need ‘improvements’ says ‘concerned’ regulator

James Doherty, principal of UTC. Picture: Habibur Rahman

College’s Ofsted rating leaps from lowest to highest in only 16 months

Didley, a three-year-old sausage dog, has been missing since Tuesday. Picture: Katy Murray

Missing Waterlooville sausage dog Didley prompts massive search

Elmleigh Hospital in Havant. Picture: Sarah Standing (160928-5578)

‘Burnt-out’ staff at hospital with ‘serious concerns’ about patient safety

Stock image of pupils returning to school following the coronavirus pandemic (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Education boss's shock at Ofsted's study into sexual harassment

Fareham Borough Council health inspectors were concerned about the state of some shellfish stored in the restaurant. Picture: Fareham Borough Council

Fareham takeaway Grameen Spice receives a zero-star hygiene rating

Ruby Chinese Takeaway in Portchester. Picture: Google Maps

Portchester restaurant Ruby Chinese Takeaway receives a one star hygiene rating

Brockhurst Medical Centre, Gosport. Picture: Google Maps

CQC explains why GP surgery was forced to close

Brockhurst Medical Centre, Gosport. Picture: Google Maps

GP surgery put in special measures by CQC

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Expired medication and controlled drugs in 'untidy drugs cupboards'

Fairhaven Healthcare Ltd office in West Street, Fareham. Picture: Google Maps.

Care agency shut after it was put into 'special measures'

A South Central Ambulance Service patient transport service vehicle in Portsmouth carries the stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives slogan from government. Coronavirus GV.

Picture: Ben Fishwick

Ambulance service told its vehicles need to be cleaner

Kinross Residential Care Home in Havant Road, Drayton, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing

Portsmouth care home comes out of special measures

East Cosham House in Havant Road. Picture: Google Maps

Portsmouth care 'not suitable' for people living with dementia, deems CQC

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