Ofsted Inspectors Say East Riding Social Workers Are Enthusiastic And Motivated

Ofsted Inspectors Say East Riding Social Workers Are Enthusiastic And Motivated
June 15, 2022

Social workers are “enthusiastic and motivated” while they’re undertaking improved social work with East Riding children and families, according to Ofsted inspectors.

In a letter to East Riding of Yorkshire Council, inspectors found the “pace of improvement” had accelerated since their last focussed visit inspection in March, the fourth such visit since children’s safeguarding and support services were rated as inadequate during an inspection in 2019.

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East Riding College Transforming Principal To Retire

East Riding College Transforming Principal To Retire
May 23, 2022

East Riding College Principal Mike Welsh will retire at the end of May. During over four years in charge Mike oversaw a number of major developments.  Most significantly, he led the College through what was described as an exemplary merger with TEC Partnership, securing its long term, sustainable future.

Mike’s tenure has also seen significant increases in student and apprentice numbers as well as the construction of a brand new Institute of Technology at the College’s Flemingate campus. 

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Innovative Approach To Children’s Homes Improves Outcomes

Innovative Approach To Children’s Homes Improves Outcomes
January 25, 2022

Hull City Council made a commitment to caring for looked after children in local, home environments within a community setting, to contribute to better outcomes for those children and young people.

The investment was made into buying or building smaller homes in communities, to be able to home children in the city rather than in costly out of town placements.

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Ofsted Reports Improvements In Services For Children In Care

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January 15, 2022

Ofsted has published findings of a monitoring visit into children’s social care in Hull, focusing on children in care.

Inspectors visited Hull on 18th and 19th November, which followed a previous two-day monitoring visit in June, which reported improvements in services for children in need and those subject to a child protection plan. A full inspection of Children, Young People and Family Services took place in January 2019.

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Beverley Grammar School Awarded Outstanding In Ofsted Inspection

Beverley Grammar School Awarded Outstanding In Ofsted Inspection
November 24, 2021

The Headteacher and Chair of Governors of Beverley Grammar School are thrilled to announce that the school has been awarded Outstanding in all areas in their recent Ofsted inspection.

The section 5 inspection took place over two days at the end of September and the team of four inspectors looked at all areas of school life, from the quality of education and behaviour and attitudes to leadership and management, which included talking to many students and staff.

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TEC Partnership Granted Bachelor Degree Awarding Powers

TEC Partnership Granted Bachelor Degree Awarding Powers
May 14, 2021

The TEC Partnership is delighted to announce it has become the region’s first FE college provider to receive Bachelor Degree Awarding Powers.

This significant achievement means the Ofsted outstanding provider, which offers higher education courses at University Centre Grimsby, Scarborough TEC and East Riding College, will have the ability to validate its own degrees from September 2022.

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Fostering Agency Appeal For More Carers As Demand Grows

Fostering Agency Appeal For More Carers As Demand Grows
February 26, 2020

An independent fostering agency based in Beverley is reaching out to individuals and families. They are looking for people who are interested in becoming carers.

The agency will be hosting an event in their local office where people can find out more about what is involved with being a foster carer. 

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Ofsted Report Shows Beverley Fostering Agency Is Outstanding

Ofsted Report Shows Beverley Fostering Agency Is Outstanding
January 24, 2020

A Beverley-based fostering agency is celebrating after receiving an outstanding Ofsted report. Furthermore, this was the second consecutive report to find them outstanding.

Orange Grove Fostercare Yorkshire is responsible for respite range of services in and around Hull and the East Ridings. These include emergency, permanent, long and short-term fostering placements for children.

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Beverley Based Fostering Agency Appeal For More Carers

Beverley Based Fostering Agency Appeal For More Carers
January 9, 2020

An independent fostering agency based in Beverley is reaching out to individuals and families who are interested in becoming carers with an event in their local office.

Orange Grove Fostercare will be opening their doors from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Wednesday 22 January for a Meet and Greet session at their office, located on Second Floor, Rear Office, Reed House, Annie Reed Road, Beverley, HU17 0LF.

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Local Fostering Agency Appeal For More Carers

Local Fostering Agency Appeal For More Carers
October 29, 2019

An independent fostering agency based in Beverley is reaching out to individuals and families who are interested in becoming carers with an event in their local office.

Orange Grove Fostercare will be opening their doors from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Wednesday 6th November for a Meet and Greet session at their office, located on Second Floor, Rear Office, Reed House, Annie Reed Road, Beverley, HU17 0LF.

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Fostering Agency Call Out To Empty Nesters As Children Head To University

Fostering Agency Call Out To Empty Nesters As Children Head To University
August 28, 2019

A local fostering agency is urging more families to become foster parents once their children leave the family home for university.

With over 200,000 18-year olds from across the UK being offered a university place this year, Orange Grove fostercare, which provides fostering services in Beverley is looking for more parents to open up their hearts and homes to welcome children in need of care, support and love.

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New Deputy Principal Appointed At Bishop Burton College

New Deputy Principal Appointed At Bishop Burton College
January 30, 2019

The new deputy principal at an East Yorkshire college says she will be listening closely to the views of students and local businesses to help produce a skilled workforce for the region.

Rachel Ellis-Jones has re-joined Bishop Burton College this week, having previously worked there as an art lecturer at the start of her career.

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New College Chief Want Students To Be Able To Follow Their Dreams

New College Chief Want Students To Be Able To Follow Their Dreams
August 6, 2018

The new Chief Executive and Principal of Bishop Burton College has outlined his vision to lead an “outstanding” institution where students are given the platform to follow their dreams.

Bill Meredith has been officially announced as the new permanent Chief Executive and Principal after covering both positions in an acting capacity for 10 months.

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