
She then asked for people to join her at school in support of a campaign to boycott Ofsted in memory of Ruth Perry. Flora Cooper, the head of John Rankin School, Newbury, told inspectors due to turn up today they were "refused entry" on the phone earlier this week. Click hereĪ primary school teacher has "refused entry" to Ofsted inspectors in solidarity with the late Ruth Perry. If you want to read more great stories, why not subscribe to your Northern Echo for as little as £1.25 a week.

Major fast food chain sets opening date for new branch in big updateĪ1(M) closed in both directions after lorry crashes through central reservationĬounty Durham farm shop shortlisted for 'Rural Oscar' award Stores in Sheffield Drakehouse, Dagenham, Roehampton, Edmonton, Thurmaston, Great Bridge, and Lancaster are also affected by the closures. “We value the contribution and the commitment from our colleagues at the concession stores.”Īn Asda spokesperson added: “Following a ‘test and learn’ trial between B&Q and Asda, both businesses will continue to build on the learnings but will not be continuing with the concessions in Asda stores.” To get more stories direct to your email basket go here “We’re continually listening to our customers and colleagues to take learnings to evolve the shopping experience in these smaller stores.

In a statement the DIY chain’s strategy director Chris Bargate said: “Our ‘test and learn’ approach is an important part of building our strategy, and our aim to create consistent, small store format blueprints that can be scaled further across the UK.
