Educational establishments can be rated one of four grades: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate, with a mix of ratings being given out this month.
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...
5. Lincoln House School (Burnley)
Report published July 8 following an inspection on Jun 17-18. Classed as good. Highlights: pupils feel safe, happy and valued; pupils flourish as a result of the carefully planned learning; SEND support. Improvements needed: in a few subjects, staff do not have the required depth of subject knowledge to design/deliver aspects of the curriculum well. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
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6. Jamea Al Kauthar (Lancaster)
Report published July 9 following an inspection on May 7-9. Classed as good. Highlights: curriculum meets pupil's needs well; pupils display exemplary attitudes to learning; wide range of personal development opportunities. Improvements needed: checks on learning. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
7. Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lancaster
Report published July 10 following an inspection on Jun 5. Classed as good. Highlights: welcoming environment; children make good progress in all aspects of their learning; well-sequenced curriculum. Improvements needed: ensure the correct language and pronunciation are modelled accurately; review the deployment of staff. Previous inspection: Outstanding | Google Maps
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8. The Nook School (Colne)
Report published July 10 following an inspection on Jun 5. Deemed to have met the relevant independent school standards. Found to be effective in the following 4 categories: welfare, health and safety of pupils; suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors; premises of and accommodation at schools; quality of leadership in and management of schools. Improvements needed: N/A. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps