Jack and the Beanstalk panto review: A critique of academy schools
The Lyric Hammersmith's pantomime reboot of Jack and the Beanstalk earns 4 stars as a sharp satire of rigid academy schools and Ofsted culture. On stage until 4 January 2026.
The Lyric Hammersmith's pantomime reboot of Jack and the Beanstalk earns 4 stars as a sharp satire of rigid academy schools and Ofsted culture. On stage until 4 January 2026.
Children's minister promises 'forensic' review after Vincent Chan's 'appalling' crimes at a North London nursery. Discover the government's action plan and support for affected families.
Ofsted's chief inspector warns of an attendance 'scandal' as 39,200 children vanish from school rolls. The 20% rise sparks fears of future unemployment and crime. Read the full report.
Ofsted warns of a 'national scandal' as children's homes chase profit, clustering in cheap areas and charging up to £30,000 a week. Vulnerable children are being failed, says watchdog.
Ofsted's chief inspector warns social media harms behaviour and learning. He calls for schools to be sanctuaries from phones as absence rates soar. Read the full report.
PhoLove restaurant in California reopened after health inspectors found cockroach infestations and employees smashing meat on sidewalks. Read the shocking details.
A motorist in New York attempted to forge vehicle inspection and registration documents using crayons and pens. Police issued multiple tickets and impounded the car. Read the full story.
A mother was killed by a falling branch in a Blackburn park after the council failed to inspect trees. The HSE has issued an improvement notice. Read the full investigation details.
A Canadian ostrich farm lost 314 birds in a government-ordered cull. Owners claim it targeted their groundbreaking COVID-19 research using ostrich antibodies. Read the full investigation.
San Francisco's world-famous cable car system faces indefinite suspension after routine inspections reveal critical safety concerns, disrupting the city's primary tourist attraction.
A US Border Patrol agent's use of Spanish during a vehicle inspection in California has ignited debate about language and immigration enforcement practices.
New research reveals a worrying democracy deficit in UK schools, with students lacking meaningful political education. Discover why experts are calling for urgent reform to safeguard our democratic future.
In a dramatic turn of events at Santa Anita, favourite White Abarrio passed crucial veterinary inspections just hours before the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic, overcoming concerns that threatened to derail his championship bid.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical plan to replace controversial one-word Ofsted judgments with comprehensive report cards in Labour's first term.
Exclusive: Popular Italian restaurant Don Ciccio in Westminster faces damning food hygiene report with zero-star rating and 'major improvement necessary' verdict from inspectors.
First Steps Learning Academy in Bangor has been closed following a damning Ofsted inspection that revealed serious safeguarding failures, including unsupervised children and inadequate staff vetting procedures.
England's headteachers' union is escalating towards potential strike action after a High Court judge dismissed their legal challenge against Ofsted's controversial one-word grading system.
England's headteachers are considering unprecedented strike action as they declare war on Ofsted's controversial new 'one-word' grading system, warning it could devastate staff mental health and school standards.
School leaders across England are taking historic industrial action against Ofsted, demanding urgent reforms to the inspection system they call 'unfair and damaging' to education.
Exclusive investigation reveals a Derby secondary school's controversial 'extremism lessons' where students were made to simulate Nazi rallies and create propaganda posters, prompting urgent government review.
Exclusive: Jonathan Slater reveals how ministers pushed for favourable school ratings amid pandemic chaos in shocking Whitehall revelations.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical education reforms including Ofsted replacement and VAT on private schools to fund state education boost.
Exclusive: Sir Mike Richards, former Care Quality Commission chief inspector, takes helm at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust amid sweeping government reforms and £1bn investment pledge.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical plan to replace controversial Ofsted ratings with detailed report cards, addressing teacher workload and school improvement concerns.
A popular Melbourne ramen restaurant has been hit with urgent improvement notices after health inspectors discovered alarming hygiene breaches including mouse droppings, food storage violations and poor cleanliness standards.
Emergency crews respond to terrifying balcony collapse at University of Cincinnati as multiple students fall 20 feet from third-floor apartment. Investigation focuses on structural integrity and safety compliance.
A much-loved fish and chip shop in Westminster has received the worst possible food hygiene rating, leaving loyal customers stunned and concerned about food safety standards.
Motor trade insider reveals the shocking secrets of used car sellers and the essential inspections every buyer must perform before handing over any money.
Sir Martyn Oliver faces backlash from home-educating families and MPs after suggesting home schooling could conceal child abuse, prompting calls for more sensitive language from the schools watchdog.
A Sydney family's routine rental inspection turned into a terrifying ordeal when police stormed their property, arresting a man in a dramatic armed raid that has left the community in shock.