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Ofsted to trial inspection proposals with 240 ‘visits’

Ofsted to trial inspection proposals with 240 ‘visits’

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More from this theme Recent articles Ofsted has revealed how it will test its proposed new approach to inspection in the coming weeks, with trial visits to around 240 schools, colleges and early years settings. The watchdog is currently consulting on plans to overhaul its inspection process. They plan to end ungraded inspections, increase monitoring of under-performing schools, and introduce new inspection “toolkits“. The plans would also introduce controversial new “reports cards“, through which inspectors would judge schools and colleges across up to 11 areas using a five-point grading system. Ofsted piloted the proposed new framework at six education providers before it launched its public consultation on February 3, and had said it planned to trial it further once the consultation was underway. The inspectorate said its visits would “provide an early opportunity for our inspectors to become familiar with the main features of the new approach. “Of course, they will do this without pre-judging further changes, which may follow the consultation.” Which settings will get a visit? On Wednesday, the watchdog revealed it will …

Trial of Tupac murder suspect postponed for almost a year | Ents & Arts News

Trial of Tupac murder suspect postponed for almost a year | Ents & Arts News

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The trial of the only suspect ever to be charged with the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, almost 30 years after his death, has been postponed for almost a year. During a short hearing in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny said she had little choice but to reschedule given new developments presented by Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ lawyers. Davis, 61, was charged with Tupac‘s murder in September 2023 and has been in jail since his arrest. He has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and his trial has already been pushed back twice, from June to November 2024, and then to March this year. Now, the case has been rescheduled for February 2026. Image: Davis’s attorney Carl Arnold, pictured during an earlier hearing in January. Pic: Ethan Miller/Pool Photo via AP “It looks like there are quite a few things that are left to be done to get this case prepared so that Mr Davis can have effective assistance of counsel,” Judge Kierny said. Davis, a former Los Angeles …

Rapper A$AP Rocky found not guilty in Los Angeles felony assault trial

Rapper A$AP Rocky found not guilty in Los Angeles felony assault trial

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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of felony assault, following a high profile trial in Los Angeles. A jury returned the verdict on Tuesday afternoon after deliberating for just three hours. Upon hearing the verdict, he hip-hop star, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, turned and ran to embrace jubilant supporters behind him – falling over as he did so. “Thank y’all for saving my life,” Mayers told jurors as they left the courtroom. The rapper, 36, was charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. If convicted, he could have faced up to 24 years in prison. On the eve of trial, Mayers turned down a prosecution offer of just six months in jail, along with probation and other conditions, if he would plead guilty to one count. open image in gallery Rapper …

Tupac Shakur trial: Defence lawyers investigate possible alternative cause of death | Ents & Arts News

Tupac Shakur trial: Defence lawyers investigate possible alternative cause of death | Ents & Arts News

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Lawyers for the man suspected of killing rap icon Tupak Shakur are investigating evidence that could show an alternative cause of death. Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the only person still alive who was in the vehicle from which shots were fired in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 7 September 1996. Shakur died from his injuries six days later. And Davis’s lawyers say they have witness information that Shakur was in stable condition after the shooting. They are consulting medical and forensic experts to evaluate potential alternative causes of death. Defence lawyers also want to delay next month’s trial, saying more time is needed for investigative work to ensure Davis gets a fair trial. The motion filed on Friday in a Nevada court provides insight into Davis’ defence, noting that a private investigator has identified witnesses who can testify that he was not at the scene of the 1996 shooting, nor was he in Las Vegas at the time. Image: Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis pictured in 2023. Pic: AP The motion also suggests that someone else …

Ofsted to trial ‘new approach to inspections’ next term

Ofsted to trial ‘new approach to inspections’ next term

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Ofsted also publishes first monitoring report on Big Listen promises as it ploughs ahead with inspection reform Ofsted also publishes first monitoring report on Big Listen promises as it ploughs ahead with inspection reform More from this theme Recent articles Trials for a “new approach” to inspections will start in the first week of next term, Ofsted has announced as it ploughs ahead with reform despite sector concerns over moving too quickly. The trial will involve visits to a “small number of volunteer schools” to “informally test elements of the proposed inspection framework”, the inspectorate said. It will come before a consultation on introducing new report card inspections is launched later in January. Later in the term, and in “parallel with the consultation”, Ofsted will then “formally pilot the new approach in schools” as well as other education providers. These pilots will help to refine and improve Ofsted’s proposals”. Following consultation, and any changes to the proposed approach, Ofsted will run further pilot inspections of a range of volunteer providers to test the final model, it said. But Paul …

Jurors In Daniel Penny Trial Say They Can’t Reach Unanimous Verdict On Manslaughter Charge

Jurors In Daniel Penny Trial Say They Can’t Reach Unanimous Verdict On Manslaughter Charge

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Authored by Michael Washburn via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A judge on Dec. 6 directed the jury in the Daniel Penny trial to continue deliberating after jurors said they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the top charge of manslaughter. Daniel Penny arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on Jan. 17, 2024. Frank Franklin II/AP Photo Penny was charged with manslaughter in the second degree and criminally negligent homicide in last year’s subway choking death of Jordan Neely. “At this time, we are unable to come to a unanimous vote on Count One, manslaughter in the second degree,” the jurors said in a note to the judge. The jurors had been deliberating since Tuesday. In response, Judge Maxwell Wiley directed the jurors to keep deliberating in an attempt to reach a unanimous decision in what is known as an Allen charge. The defense had objected to the issuing of an Allen charge and asked the judge to order a mistrial, saying, “We are concerned that the giving of an Allen …

News diary 9 – 15 December: Harry vs Sun pre-trial hearing, Sycamore Gap tree trial starts

News diary 9 – 15 December: Harry vs Sun pre-trial hearing, Sycamore Gap tree trial starts

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The stump of the famous Sycamore Gap tree. Picture: SunCity/Shutterstock A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda next week, from the team at Foresight News. Leading the week  Monday (December 9): Trial begins for pair charged over Sycamore Gap tree felling; Rachel Reeves attends Eurogroup meeting; Golden Globe nominations announced.  Tuesday (December 10): Northern Ireland Assembly holds consent vote on Northern Ireland Protocol; Benjamin Netanyahu testimony due to begin in criminal prosecution; Pre-trial hearing in Prince Harry case against The Sun.  Wednesday (December 11): PMQs; World Cup hosts confirmed at FIFA Congress.  Thursday (December 12): Time Magazine person of the year; Axel Rudakubana in court over Southport stabbings; Chief Medical Examiner testifies at Thirlwall inquiry.  Thanks for subscribing. Close Friday (December 13): UK GDP monthly estimate; Deadline for report from US investigative task force on Trump assassination attempt; Defence arguments due to conclude in Gisele Pelicot mass rape trial.  Saturday (December 14): Further protests expected as Georgian lawmakers elect new president.  Sunday (December 15): UK accession to CPTPP takes effect; Pope …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail by judge as he awaits sex trafficking trial | Ents & Arts News

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail by judge as he awaits sex trafficking trial | Ents & Arts News

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The rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been denied bail again by a judge as he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges. It means the musician and producer, also known as P Diddy, will stay jailed, despite a $50m bid to be released. Combs was arrested on suspicion of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking in September. He has been imprisoned for the last 10 weeks. The hip-hop mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges that he coerced and abused women for years with the aid of a network of associates and employees, while silencing victims through blackmail and violence – including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. He says his sexual relationships were consensual, and denies all wrongdoing. This was the 55-year-old’s fourth attempt at being released before his trial. His lawyers made two requests in the days after he was charged, followed by an appeal which was denied in October. US District Judge Arun Subramanian announced the latest bail rejection decision in a written order, after hearing arguments during a two-hour hearing on 22 November in …