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Ofsted identifies “strengths” in Borough Council’s children’s services

Ofsted has identified strengths in Bedford Borough Council’s work helping children in care achieve stable, long-term homes while highlighting areas where further improvement is needed...

Letters: The mayor is asking the electorate to judge him on his record – he might as well just resign

In the Green Party, we were interested in the Mayor’s comments about the next election, that “the town should go Green”. Whether he was talking about Bedford or Kempston, he’s right...

Children’s Services in Bedford Borough under “significant pressure” with caseloads higher than national average

Bedford Borough Council’s children’s services remain under "significant pressure", with social workers handling far higher caseloads than the national average, according to a new...

Central Bedfordshire children’s services get ‘Good’ rating but areas of concern remain

Children’s services in Central Bedfordshire have maintained a 'good' rating, despite three areas of concern, after an Ofsted inspection visited the local authority last month...

Ofsted report on Central Bedfordshire Council due to be published next week

An Ofsted report on Central Bedfordshire Council is due to be published next week (April 24), a meeting heard. Amana Gordon, director of children and families, told the Corporate Parenting...

Sharnbrook Academy rated outstanding or good across all areas in latest Ofsted inspection

Sharnbrook Academy is celebrating a significant achievement following its latest Ofsted inspection, which awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating to both Leadership and Management...

Bedford children’s home celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted rating

A Bedford children’s home is celebrating having been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted following a recent inspection. The children's home, operated by Salutem Care and Education, was praised for...

Livingstone Primary School celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted rating

A primary school in Bedford is celebrating its recent Ofsted rating, which recognised it as a 'good' school with an 'outstanding' rating in one of the categories. During the Ofsted inspection of...

Bedford Borough SEND provision now “something to be really proud of” says councillor

The SEND offer for Bedford borough has gone from a “disjointed” approach to an example of what can be achieved, a meeting heard. A report on the Bedford Borough Joint SEND Strategy...

Sharnbrook Academy defends ‘requires improvement’ Ofsted rating

An over-subscribed secondary school in Bedfordshire has defended its latest Ofsted rating, saying that had the inspection taken place after its latest exam results were published...

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