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May 4, 2022, 1:03 pm

JFS leaps from ‘Inadequate’ to ‘Good’ in latest Ofsted assessment

Stunning transformation at Europe’s largest Jewish secondary school, less than one year after being put into ‘special measures’ and judged ‘Inadequate’ by inspectors.

By Adam Decker

Stephen Bush meeting with youth group representatives.

December 28, 2021, 1:23 am

Revealed: Impact of the pandemic on teenagers’ school and home lives

New research sparks concern that two missed years of Israel tour could lead to fewer leaders of youth groups in coming years and reduce knowledge about Jewish state among young

By Jewish News at Limmud

December 21, 2021, 5:27 pm

Ofsted says JFS is taking ‘effective action towards removal of special measures’

Inspectorate's latest report, released this week, praises school for improving safeguarding, saying its 'action plans are fit for purpose'.

November 30, 2021, 4:41 pm

Former JFS teacher convicted of child sex offences banned from the classroom

Shovan Tamjidi was given a suspended sentence and placed on the sex offenders register, after being found guilty of making indecent images of children

By Jewish News Reporter

November 22, 2021, 5:28 pm

JFS announces appointment of new permanent headteacher

Europe’s largest Jewish secondary school this week unveiled Dr David Moody to take the top job following a “rigorous” recruitment process.

By Jewish News Reporter

November 21, 2021, 10:13 am

Ofsted inspects JFS again, report expected by end of the year

The school, which has more than 2,000 students, wrote to parents last month saying it was of “paramount importance” to find a full-time headteacher,

School children in a classroom. Photo credit: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

October 27, 2021, 4:24 pm

Simchas leading to spread of covid, warns JCoSS head

Patrick Moriarty revealed that four out of the eight schools in Barnet with the highest infection rate were Jewish

By Jewish News Reporter

Anna Joseph of JFS being recognised at the 2019 Jewish Schools Awards, hosted by Jewish News and PaJeS (Marc Morris Photography)

October 11, 2021, 2:12 pm

JFS appoints acting joint heads as search for full-time hire stepped up

Chair of governors writes to parents announcing the move and that Ofsted will be revisiting Europe's largest Jewish secondary school soon

September 22, 2021, 3:49 pm

JFS year 7 intake undersubscribed for first time in years

Europe's largest Jewish secondary falls short of its 300 student entry target with a reported 15 shortfall

Joe with girlfriend Jess wearing his merchandise. They met via the podcast

September 10, 2021, 10:06 am

‘I want my amazing mum’s legacy to carry on with podcasts about grief’

Joe Bellman launched a podcast about grief after his mum Michelle lost an 11-year battle with cancer, and is now raising money selling merchandise to honour her energy and legacy

By Lee Harpin

September 2, 2021, 10:57 am

JFS appoints its fifth headteacher in seven years

Martin Tissot, executive head of a Catholic academy trust, takes over from former Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw, in an interim role

August 12, 2021, 9:46 am

LIVE BLOG: GCSE results day 2021

As Jewish students find out their results - follow all the latest updates right here. Send us your news, opinion and pictures to: Editorial@jewishnews.co.uk

By Jack Mendel and Josh Salisbury

July 14, 2021, 11:03 am

Police visit JFS to investigate student’s death

Officers spoke to staff and analysed CCTV footage in connection with the suicide of a Year 10 pupil at Europe's biggest Jewish secondary school.

By Lee Harpin

July 8, 2021, 9:41 am

Former JFS head quit amid misconduct concerns

EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Fink, who suddenly quit her post in May, had been informed she risked a gross misconduct charge, Jewish News can reveal.

By Adam Decker

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw has taken over at JFS

July 1, 2021, 2:54 pm

Ofsted could inspect JFS again in 12 weeks

Education inspectorate said the school, which was put in 'special measures', will have its first monitoring inspection within three to nine months

By Jack Mendel

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