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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Nursery where children are happy is told to improve by Ofsted
A nursery where children are happy has been told it needs to improve by the education watchdog. Cherry Blossom Education Ltd in Harwood was placed in the requires improvement category by Ofsted. It was previously rated good in 2022. Every area of the nursery — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management were all said to require improvement. The Ofsted inspector did note many positives in the nursery, including that children are "settled and happy at the nursery". READ MORE: Bolton St Catherine's Academy sees standards rise says Ofsted READ MORE: Bolton teacher slams Ofsted's proposed 'report card' system The report stated: "Staff at the nursery are enthusiastic about teaching and playing with the children." Adding: "Staff develop close relationships with children. "Babies benefit from the caring interactions from their special key person in nursery. Staff ensure they know the children well and what helps them to feel secure. This helps children to feel settled and safe in the care of staff." Staff were said to be "skilful in tuning into how children feel" and activities help children "to become confident communicators". Mostly, staff were found to promote children's personal development well but Ofsted found that at times staff are too eager to help children which "does not develop children's skills well or support them to persist at completing tricky tasks for themselves". The Ofsted inspection found: "Children adore using the nursery's well-equipped outdoor play area. They develop strong muscles when balancing, jumping, sliding and climbing." But Ofsted found that although leaders have a clear understanding of their intentions for children's learning and development, it is not evident enough in practice. The report stated: "For example, some staff provide activities that are less effective at building children's knowledge than intended. "Some staff do not recognise when there are gaps in children's learning of key knowledge. This means that children do not receive a consistently good quality of education at the nursery." The report stated: "Staff at the nursery are enthusiastic about teaching and playing with the children. "However, the provider has not ensured that all staff have the skills and knowledge to deliver the intended curriculum effectively. Staff observe children and plan activities in response to children's interests. However, some activities lack purpose and do not build on children's previous learning well." The inspector also noted: "Staff at the nursery are not supported well enough in their work. "They report that their workload and well-being is not considered well. This impacts on how staff feel about their personal effectiveness and happiness in the workplace."
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Chillicothe woman killed in Peoria Heights head-on accident has been identified
A Chillicothe woman killed Friday morning in a head-on vehicle crash in Peoria Heights has been identified. The driver was identified as 30-year-old Raven S. Jackson of Chillicothe, according to Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood. Jackson was traveling north on Route 29 near Riverview Court when she struck another vehicle head-on around 6:46 a.m. Friday. She was declared dead at the scene around 8:15 a.m. Harwood said bystanders attempted to help Jackson, but her injuries were incompatible with life. Jackson suffered severe multiple blunt force trauma injuries due to the collision, the coroner said. She was wearing a seatbelt. Per Illinois State Statute, toxicology is pending. Jackson was to an an organ and tissue donor, Harwood said. More: Chillicothe woman killed in head-on collision on Route 29 in Peoria Heights This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Woman killed in Peoria Heights head-on crash has been identified
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'We're moving forward': Community building opening marks new chapter for Malden five years after fire
May 29—MALDEN, Wash. — Five years after wildfire devastated this small town, residents on Thursday celebrated the opening of a new community center. The $3.6 million facility includes a new library, food pantry with a walk-in freezer, and a community meeting room for events. Mayor Dan Harwood said the building's grand opening marked the beginning of a new future for Malden. "We want to remember the past and honor the past, but we're moving forward," Harwood said. Jim Jacobs, 93, was overcome with emotion over the new community building. "It is hard to believe," he said. "I mean, the whole town was devastated. For a town of this size, it just kind of overwhelms you that we could have this after all that happened." The home Jacobs and his late wife, Joy, built in the early 1990s was destroyed in the Babb Road fire. While he was among the first residents to have a new home built in Malden after the disaster, he still hopes to replicate what he can on his original lot. "After Joy died, you could never make me leave Malden again," he said. "I've got half of her house rebuilt now, and soon as I get enough money, I'm going to try to restore as much as I could. I'm here to stay, and I intend to try to get as much of her legacy built up as I can." There is much to be grateful for, Harwood said, despite the many challenges Malden has faced. No one died in the fire. Twenty-nine homes have been built out of the 67 that were destroyed. And the community has grown stronger through hardship. "Our community church is still standing today," Harwood said. 'People who don't think there's a higher power out there, think about that. There was no time to get out of town, and yet everyone was safe. Everybody did their job, and it was truly amazing." Chandelle Frick, director of the Pine Creek Community Restoration Long Term Recovery Organization, said she hopes the new community building will springboard Malden into increased economic development. "This event marks an important milestone in the ongoing revitalization of our town," she said. "We are especially excited about the walk-in coolers and freezers for the food bank, the high-speed fiber access in the library, and the event space where large groups can gather." The facility also has an outdoor amphitheater, playground and bathrooms with showers accessible from the outside. These amenities will assist visitors on the Malden Palouse-to-Cascades Trailhead, part of the Great American Rail-Trail that traverses the country, from Washington, D.C., to La Push, Washington. The library opened in January ahead of the community center's grand opening. Librarian Vanessa Place said the library is a source of stability for children who may not remember life before the fire. "Their house might be gone, or their neighbors, you know, might have been gone, but they still had the stability and the comfort of something they knew, and that is the library," Place said. U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner said the residents of Malden "represent the best of America." "When that catastrophic fire came through this community, the devastation that it caused would have made it easy just to kind of think that's the end of Malden," Baumgartner said. "But that's not what you did. You had a lot of resolve, and you came together as a community. You put aside a lot of differences and brought out the best of each other, and today we celebrate this wonderful community center." There is still more recovery needed. Before the fire, the small village had 230 residents. As of 2025, that number is down to 140, according to the mayor. Three families who lost homes in the fire have been unable to rebuild and have been living in recreational vehicles the past five years. "One of these families have three small children," Harwood said. "That's a wake-up call for us. That is something that needs to be changed, and it's up to everyone in this room to push that to happen." Donations to the community can be made at
Business Insider
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Monash IVF Group Ltd (MVF) Gets a Buy from Macquarie
Macquarie analyst Rachael Harwood maintained a Buy rating on Monash IVF Group Ltd (MVF – Research Report) today and set a price target of A$1.30. The company's shares closed yesterday at A$0.77. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Harwood is ranked #6501 out of 9551 analysts. In addition to Macquarie, Monash IVF Group Ltd also received a Buy from Wilsons's Shane Storey in a report issued on May 27. However, on May 20, RBC Capital maintained a Hold rating on Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX: MVF).
The Advertiser
27-05-2025
- The Advertiser
Police investigate young man's death, known to frequent Newcastle area
A search for a missing man has ended in tragedy after NSW Police have located remains believed to be the 20-year-old. Jayden Harwood, who was known to frequent Newcastle and Toronto, first went missing in Ingleburn, Sydney on March 1. When he could not be found, Lake Macquarie police were contacted and began to make inquiries into his whereabouts on March 4. He was reportedly last seen around 12pm on March 1. Following an extensive, months-long search of bushland in Sydney's southwest, Campbelltown police and NSW SES found a body, believed to be Mr Harwood. Mr Harwood was reportedly from the Newcastle area and was last seen walking down Sackville Street, Ingleburn while staying at his girlfriend's parents' place, his mother Alanai-Brie Wallace told 9News. Police have established a crime scene and detectives commenced Strike Force Devon to investigate the incident. Remains have been seized and will undergo a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Investigations under Strike Force Devon continue. Police urged anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. A search for a missing man has ended in tragedy after NSW Police have located remains believed to be the 20-year-old. Jayden Harwood, who was known to frequent Newcastle and Toronto, first went missing in Ingleburn, Sydney on March 1. When he could not be found, Lake Macquarie police were contacted and began to make inquiries into his whereabouts on March 4. He was reportedly last seen around 12pm on March 1. Following an extensive, months-long search of bushland in Sydney's southwest, Campbelltown police and NSW SES found a body, believed to be Mr Harwood. Mr Harwood was reportedly from the Newcastle area and was last seen walking down Sackville Street, Ingleburn while staying at his girlfriend's parents' place, his mother Alanai-Brie Wallace told 9News. Police have established a crime scene and detectives commenced Strike Force Devon to investigate the incident. Remains have been seized and will undergo a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Investigations under Strike Force Devon continue. Police urged anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. A search for a missing man has ended in tragedy after NSW Police have located remains believed to be the 20-year-old. Jayden Harwood, who was known to frequent Newcastle and Toronto, first went missing in Ingleburn, Sydney on March 1. When he could not be found, Lake Macquarie police were contacted and began to make inquiries into his whereabouts on March 4. He was reportedly last seen around 12pm on March 1. Following an extensive, months-long search of bushland in Sydney's southwest, Campbelltown police and NSW SES found a body, believed to be Mr Harwood. Mr Harwood was reportedly from the Newcastle area and was last seen walking down Sackville Street, Ingleburn while staying at his girlfriend's parents' place, his mother Alanai-Brie Wallace told 9News. Police have established a crime scene and detectives commenced Strike Force Devon to investigate the incident. Remains have been seized and will undergo a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Investigations under Strike Force Devon continue. Police urged anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. A search for a missing man has ended in tragedy after NSW Police have located remains believed to be the 20-year-old. Jayden Harwood, who was known to frequent Newcastle and Toronto, first went missing in Ingleburn, Sydney on March 1. When he could not be found, Lake Macquarie police were contacted and began to make inquiries into his whereabouts on March 4. He was reportedly last seen around 12pm on March 1. Following an extensive, months-long search of bushland in Sydney's southwest, Campbelltown police and NSW SES found a body, believed to be Mr Harwood. Mr Harwood was reportedly from the Newcastle area and was last seen walking down Sackville Street, Ingleburn while staying at his girlfriend's parents' place, his mother Alanai-Brie Wallace told 9News. Police have established a crime scene and detectives commenced Strike Force Devon to investigate the incident. Remains have been seized and will undergo a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Investigations under Strike Force Devon continue. Police urged anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
