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Epinay School headteacher Chris Rue (middle) with staff and pupils as they celebrate an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted inspection. Photo: Other 3rd Party.

South Shields school celebrates ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report Ryan Smith

These are some of the sites across South Tyneside with new five star food hygiene ratings.

Every new five star food hygiene rating given to businesses in August Jason Button

Albert Road Surgery, in Jarrow, has been rated a ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission. Photo: Google Maps.

Jarrow GP surgery rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission Ryan Smith

These are some of the new sites to get updated food hygiene ratings across South Tyneside.

Every new food hygiene rating given to businesses in South Tyneside Jason Button

These are some of the sites where new food hygiene ratings were awarded in June 2023

Every new food hygiene rating given to businesses across South Tyneside in June Jason Button

These are some of the sites with new food hygiene ratings in South Tyneside.

Every new food hygiene rating in South Tyneside given out in May Jason Button

South Tyneside school celebrates being rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted

These are the sites which were awarded new food hygiene ratings in April 2023.

Every new food hygiene rating given to South Tyneside businesses in April 2023 Jason Button

South Tyneside Council’s children’s services rated ‘inadequate’ Ryan Smith

UK theme parks and fairgrounds face major health and safety checks after high speed incidents - list of rides

Extra safety checks on 100 fairground and theme park rides across UK Will Millar

Inspectors have been handing out new food hygiene ratings across South Tyneside over the last few weeks.

Every new food hygiene rating given to South Tyneside businesses in March 2023 Jason Button

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Headteacher blocks Ofsted inspection after death of fellow head Rahmah Ghazali

These are all the businesses in South Tyneside which have been given new food hygiene ratings in February 2023.

Every new food hygiene rating for South Tyneside businesses in February 2023 Jason Button

Staff and children at Boldon Community Centre Sunshine Playgroup celebrate their good Ofsted report.

Nursery staff 'over the moon' with good Ofsted inspection Neil Fatkin

Staff and children at Ashfield Nursery & ELC celebrating their good Ofsted report.

Nursery which children ‘can’t wait to get inside’ judged good by Ofsted Neil Fatkin

Staff and children at Little Jems Nursery celebrating their good Ofsted report.

Nursery staff's tears of joy as nursery goes from requires improvement to good

Deputy manager Hayley Rochford and manager Kathryn Pino celebrate the nursery's outstanding Ofsted with the children.

Staff weep tears of joy after nursery judged outstanding by Ofsted Neil Fatkin

Pupils at St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy have been celebrating the school's outstanding Ofsted judgement. Photograph: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

Headteacher ‘hugely proud’ after Ofsted recognise ‘exceptional’ learning Neil Fatkin

Staff and children celebrate the nursery's outstanding Ofsted judgement. Manager Jenny Parker (centre), (right side) Claudia Pirie, teaching assistant, Jacqui Westhall, teacher and Andrea Howard, administrator, along with (left side) Jess Riley, higher level teaching assistant, Wendy Macdonald and Amy Brady, both teaching assistant.

Nursery staff ‘over the moon’ after outstanding Ofsted report Neil Fatkin

Nursery manager, Vicky Rounthwaite (centre), Ava Elliott, apprentice practitioner (left), and Courtney Gibb, deputy manager (right) celebrating the nursery's outstanding Ofsted judgement with the children.

Staff weep tears of joy as nursery judged outstanding by Ofsted Neil Fatkin

Jarrow School has been celebrating being judged as good in its latest Ofsted report. Headteacher Jill Gillies with Year 11 prefects Thomas Short, 16, Neve Connolly, 15, Anya Roughton, 16, Roan McGibbon, 16, and Emily Miller, 15.

Headteacher ‘extremely proud’ after Ofsted praises ‘inclusive’ school Neil Fatkin

The Mechanics Arms in South Shields.

Director fined after watered down spirits found in pub Georgina Cutler

Dunn Street Primary School has been judged to be a good school following its latest Ofsted inspection.

Primary school staff praised for ‘caring deeply’ about pupils Neil Fatkin

Pupils from Toner Avenue Primary School, Hebburn, School Council celebrate their Good rated Ofsted Report, with headteacher Nichola Fullard, and deputy headteacher Claire Hutchinson and Councillor Adam Ellison (rear left)

School where children are 'happy and confident' gets 'Good' rating Ross Robertson

Cllr Adam Ellison (left) at Stanley's Nursery with Nathan and Samantha Young, their children Louisiana and Tommy-Paul, and nursery manager Andrea King (centre).

Parents say children ‘flourish’ at South Shields nursery Neil Fatkin

Harton Academy head teacher Sir Ken Gibson has raised a formal complaint with Ofsted following the school's inspection.

Headteacher lodges formal complaint with Ofsted after judgement Neil Fatkin

Westoe Village Kindergarten manager Sammy Bettley said "emotions were through the roof" following their outstanding Ofsted judgement.

Emotions “through the roof” after nursery's outstanding Ofsted judgement Neil Fatkin

Food safety officers have inspected a number venues of across South Tyneside in April. Picture: Google Maps.

South Tyneside premises awarded four and five-star food hygiene ratings Ryan Smith

Children from St Bede's Catholic Primary School celebrate being awarded the Early Years Quality Mark.

Primary school given stamp of approval for quality of Early Years provision Neil Fatkin

East Boldon Infants' School pupils and staff celebrating their good Ofsted judgement.

Headteacher thrilled with good Ofsted judgement at ‘kind and friendly’ school

Jarrow Day Nursery has been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

‘We do it for the children’ Neil Fatkin

The Eastern Touch in East Boldon was awarded a four star food hygiene rating by food safety inspectors. Photo: Google Maps.

South Tyneside Indian restaurant awarded a four star hygiene rating Ryan Smith

Food hygiene ratings are awarded by the Food Standards Agency.

See the new food hygiene ratings for five South Tyneside businesses Georgina Cutler

Sunderland Greyhound Stadium has been awarded a four-star food hygiene rating

Sunderland Greyhound Stadium given new food hygiene rating Kevin Clark

Primrose Golden Fish & Chips was given a two star food hygiene rating. Photo: Google Maps.

South Tyneside fish and chip shop given a two star hygiene rating

Food safety officers have been assessing a number of establishments across South Tyneside. Photo: Google Maps.

South Tyneside businesses awarded four and five star food hygiene ratings Ryan Smith

Children at Cleadon Tower Nursery give a thumbs up to their latest good Ofsted report.

Nursery staff “so proud” after being judged good by Ofsted Neil Fatkin

Bon Appetit Cafe Deli & Gifts was awarded a four star food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency. Photo: Google Maps.

South Tyneside deli awarded a four star hygiene rating Ryan Smith

Food hygiene inspectors have been visiting various venues across South Tyneside since the start of the year. Photo: Google Maps.

17 South Tyneside businesses awarded four and five star food hygiene ratings Ryan Smith

Staff and students at the Busy Bees Nursery in Cleadon celebrate their outstanding Ofsted judgement.

Busy Bees Day Nursery staff “thrilled” after outstanding Ofsted judgement Neil Fatkin

Hales Group Limited-South Tyneside has been judged as inadequate after safety concerns were raised following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Care provider rated inadequate after inspectors highlight safety breaches Neil Fatkin

Stanley's Nursery in Boldon has been judged as outstanding following its latest Ofsted inspection.

Nursery praised by Ofsted for “giving best possible start in life” Neil Fatkin

Ashley Primary School in South Shields has been judged as inadequate following a recent Ofsted inspection. Photograph: Google

School judged inadequate over safeguarding concerns Neil Fatkin

Take a look at these South Tyneside businesses awarded 4 or 5 star hygiene ratings.

The 32 South Tyneside businesses awarded four and five-star food hygiene ratings Georgina Cutler

West Boldon Primary School has been judged to be good in all areas following a recent Ofsted inspection.

Headteacher 'extremely proud' after good Ofsted judgement Neil Fatkin

Take a look at these South Tyneside businesses that have been rated 0, 1 or 2 hygiene stars.

7 South Tyneside businesses with zero, one or two star food hygiene ratings Georgina Cutler

Top schools are back on inspection programme

Inspectors back at South Tyneside's top schools Joanna Morris

The trust has been rated 'good'

Sunderland and South Tyneside rated ‘good’ by inspectors Kevin Clark