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BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Westbourne Academy in Ipswich gets 'inadequate' Ofsted ratings
A school where teachers went on strike over poor pupil behaviour has been rated as inadequate in all categories by May staff at Westbourne Academy in Ipswich walked out in protest at children's behaviour after they said chairs and scissors were thrown at inspectors, who visited in June, said learning was "frequently interrupted by the poor behaviour of some pupils" and rated the school inadequate in four key Transformation Trust (ATT), which manages the school, said it had already identified challenges raised by Ofsted and accepted their seriousness. The school had previously been rated as good after an inspection last April, the government announced it was scrapping the old one- or two-word overall judgements ahead of a new rating system, to be introduced in the this year's inspection, the school was rated inadequate in the following areas:Quality of educationBehaviour and attitudesPersonal developmentLeadership and managementThe school's safeguarding arrangements were considered "effective". 'Derogatory language' Inspectors said the poor behaviour came from a "minority" of students, but it could be intimidating to other pupils and staff making them "nervous and unsettled".Some pupils used "derogatory language" linked to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual had become "normalised", meaning incidents were not frequently reported."When they are reported, staff respond appropriately," the report said. "However, the school is not taking effective action to address this issue. As a result, some pupils are not developing the respect and tolerance needed to live and work in a diverse society." Ofsted said the school had not established a "consistent or effective approach to managing" the issue and while it was aware of its challenges and had taken some steps, they had "not had the intended impact" with staff morale not directly mentioned in Ofsted's report as having an impact, the school had hired a new vice principal for behaviour and pastoral care to address the issues highlighted included low pupil attendance rates, which showed "little sign of sustained improvement" and provision issues for students who struggled to read and Send (special educational needs and diability) highlighted most students were "polite, friendly and work hard" and where behaviour was settled, pupils benefitted from "warm and positive relationships with staff". The report praised the "well-structured" curriculum and said many teachers were "skilled" in delivering it. A spokesperson for ATT said the positives raised were "vital foundations" it would continue to build it did not accept Ofsted's view that it lacked capacity to improve."The inspection offers a limited snapshot - two days in the life of a complex school," they said."Our knowledge of Westbourne is far deeper, built over more than a decade of partnership with its staff, leaders and community. "We are confident in our understanding of the school's challenges and in our ability to deliver sustained improvement." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
18-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
York school's free breakfast club 'improves school attendance'
A free breakfast scheme for all pupils at a York primary school has improved attendance and behaviour, its head teacher has Green Primary School joined the council-run pilot scheme Hungry Minds, which was set up to address disadvantage and the impact of the cost of living crisis on families, last 50 children from Reception to Year Six regularly attend the breakfast Ash McGann said the scheme had "impacted on so many areas of school life" and become an important social fixture of the school day. "It's really improved behaviour, because children have that soft start to the day, so they're not immediately in with the learning," she said."It's hugely improved attendance, we've halved the number of persistent absentees and it's having a real impact academically because children are here at the start of the day, ready to learn, and they're not missing a minute of their education."Ms McGann estimated that attendance has risen to 95.5% in 2025, up from 93% at the same time last breakfast club is funded by York Council's Hungry Minds Appeal, and is also offered at Westfield Community Primary School and Fishergate Primary Seb, aged seven, said his favourite food served at the club was "waffles and pancakes"."We can play games and we can have breakfast," he said."Because we can have second breakfast, we can get more energy. It helps to concentrate with the questions [in class]." This week, the scheme, which is part-funded by donations from businesses and the public, celebrated serving 50,000 free school meals since its launch last Bob Webb said the aim was to provide resources for families who don't qualify for the the government's national free school meal scheme, but may still be struggling. He added that the council's ambition was to extend the scheme to other interested schools, if the funding and public donations Green is now entering the second year offering the breakfast club, and Ms McGann expressed her hope it can continue for as long as possible."Before, children were coming into school without having breakfast and obviously you can't learn if you're feeling hungry," she said."Now, no child in this school should go hungry because they have a full, nutritious breakfast." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island's Indiyah Pollack fumes ‘someone needs to put Harrison in his place' after disgusting behaviour
SORT HIM OUT Harrison was seen having sex with Lauren while begging Toni to kiss him LOVE Island star Indiyah Pollack has fumed that "someone needs to put Harrison in his place", after fans blasted his "disgusting" behaviour. Viewers are up in arms over the way Harrison has been treating Toni and Lauren - and so is former Islander Indiyah. 6 6 6 6 In recent scenes, fans watched as he and Lauren had sex in the bedroom, before he pulled Toni for a chat a short while later and made his feelings for her known. Fans have been left "shocked and disgusted" by Harrison's behaviour, especially given the fact that he has been sleeping with Lauren. Now Love Island: The Morning After podcast host Indiyah has given her verdict on his actions - and she is unhappy. "Like I just think it's a lot of two timing going on," she said. "It's rattled me and I think it's a bit much and I think somebody needs to put Harrison in his place properly and be like 'look what you've done is completely wrong - it's either Lauren or Tony.'" Indiyah joins hundreds of fans who have taken to social media about Harrison's behaviour, following his shocking villa antics. Taking to X, one furious viewer penned: 'I am actually disgusted by Harrison and how he treated Lauren and it actually puts me off watching this show tbh. 'Being used for sex is bad enough but it being broadcast for anyone to see is actually dreadful. i can't even imagine how she's feeling right now. I'm not even a Lauren fan but honestly wish i could give her a hug myself rn.' Another added: 'He's officially the worst islander this season for me. i need him gone.' Shock moment Love Island boy asks for a condom as he has sex AGAIN despite messy triangle The drama also started when both Toni and Harrison chose to recouple with different people when they came back from Casa Amor. However the exes shocked fans when they snuck off to the terrace together. Harrison then confessed he still wasn't over Toni despite ditching her for Lauren . While Harrison was doing this, poor Lauren was crying downstairs. 6 However, later he manage to convince her everything was ok. That evening the pair had sex, despite him begging Toni to kiss him just hours before. If that wasn't enough, he slept with Lauren AGAIN, and then later told Toni to recouple with him - which she did. This left Lauren completely heartbroken and devastated by his actions. 6
CNA
17-07-2025
- Health
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Understanding neutering for pets
Neutering is a significant milestone in a pet's life, marking their transition into adulthood and influencing their health and behaviour. Yet, it remains a topic full of myths and concerns; from timing and risks to behavioural effects. Cheryl Goh learns what to expect before, during, and after the procedure from Dr Teo Boon Han, Veterinarian at Canopy Vets and he's also President, Singapore Veterinary Association and Qiai Chong, Chief Animal Behaviourist at Pet Coach SG.
