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Joseph Verney

Local News Reporter

Joseph joined the team as a news reporter in February 2018. He has a keen interest in sport and loves to write features about people and their experiences. He also likes to insert puns into stories where appropriate.

February 17, 2024 7.00 am This story is over 16 months old

Fleur de Lys Nursery and Preschool in Saxilby. | Photo: School's website

A nursery and pre-school in Saxilby said the recent ‘Requires Improvement’ rating from Ofsted “is not representative of the hard work, care and dedication our staff show our little ones throughout the year”.

Fleur de Lys Nursery and Preschool, located on Highfield Road in Saxilby near Lincoln, registered with Ofsted in 2023 before being subject to an inspection on January 18, 2024.

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February 16, 2024 1.00 pm This story is over 16 months old

David Taylor (left) and Raymond Longley (right) were two management level staff members at Stubton Hall School near Grantham. | Photo: Lincolnshire Police

Lincolnshire County Council has yet to fully pay legally enforced damages for former pupils at Stubton Hall, who agreed settlements totalling £267,500, as the authority is accused of prolonging the suffering of abuse survivors.

Lincoln man David Taylor, who was the deputy headteacher at the school near Grantham, was jailed for over 19 years in 2021 after being convicted of several sexual offences. Head of Care Raymond Longley was also sentenced to four years in prison.

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