12 August 2022
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 OFSTED Rates Children and Families Services 'Good'
Services provided to children and families by Rotherham Council have been rated as ‘good’ across the board by government inspectors in an Ofsted report published today (Friday 12 August 2022).
The Ofsted inspection team visited Rotherham Council in late June, speaking to lots of local children, young people and families about their experiences, interviewing social workers, senior staff, councillors and partner organisations and scrutinising a raft of case files.
They graded Children and Young People’s services in four key areas and found:
- The impact of leaders on social work practice with children and families is GOOD.
- The experiences and progress of children who need help and protection is GOOD.
- The experiences and progress of children in care and care leavers is GOOD.
- Overall effectiveness is GOOD
Read more about the inspection findings.
New Performers Confirmed for Rotherham Show
 We’re really looking forward to welcoming you back to Rotherham's biggest cultural festival on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September, for music, dance, food, art, performance and more. And we’ve lots of new performers for you to enjoy this time around.
Compact Disco (Saturday only)
With a personalised playlist, exuberant performers and all the hype of a wedding DJ, Compact Disco brings light-hearted fun with an oversized dynamic disco ball to really get the Rotherham Show party started!
Created by Things That Go On Things, this joyful & shiny ball of pure musical nostalgia is made from rechargeable batteries, biodegradable glitter and recycled materials.
So, get your dancing shoes ready and maybe your Lycra jumpsuit to join Compact Disco as they make their way around Clifton Park one fabulous song at a time!
Timeless – Saturday & Sunday
Joli Vyann present an innovative fusion of circus, dance and theatre - blurring the boundaries of dance and circus skills. Through the use of acrobatic tricks, fluid choreography and inventive characters Joli Vyann create storylines that draw you in and fire your imagination.
This combination of surprise and enchanting physical journeys makes Joli Vyann’s work accessible to new and diverse audiences. Joli Vyann’s work is athletic, technical, exciting, emotive, sensitive and relevant.
Chuckle Tent – Saturday & Sunday
A first for Rotherham Show, the Chuckle Tent will offer laughs aplenty on both Saturday and Sunday. With a mix of stand-up and family shows from well-known comedians including Jo Enright who has most recently been seen playing the part of ‘Angela’ in ITV Sitcom The Job Lot and has also starred alongside Steve Coogan in I’m Alan Partridge and with Peter Kay in Phoenix Nights. Plus, lots more laughs from Isabelle Adam, Anthony J. Brown, Martha McBrier, Steve Royle and Sean Rollason.
You can stay in-the-know by following the Rotherham Show Facebook page Rotherham Show on Facebook.
You’re also welcome to get in touch with the Rotherham Show team if you’d like to:
Rotherham Theatres' Cost-of-Living Saver
We know that budgets are stretched for some of you at the moment so to help out a little, Rotherham Theatres are offering you the chance to Pay What You Can for some of our fantastic upcoming shows:
Subdural Hematoma, Wednesday 7 September
Manchester International Roots Orchestra, Wednesday 21 September
Hero and Leander, Friday 21 October
When Another Dragon Roars, Tuesday 25 October
Book now for quality theatre and music. Click the title of the show you want to see and pay what you can for your seats.
 Temperatures in Rotherham are forecast to reach 33 degrees celsius this weekend, 13 and 14 August. Please protect yourself and others from the possible health effects of hot weather, especially the elderly, those with long term illnesses, and those who live alone.
Stay inside if possible • Drink lots of fluids • Keep curtains closed • Avoid the sun and don't walk pets during the hottest times of the day (11am-3pm) • Stay in the shade • Wear sun cream and hats.
Please follow advice from South Yorkshire Fire Service and please don't have garden bonfires or take disposable BBQs and other cooking equipment out. And it's more impoetant than ever that you don’t leave rubbish – especially glass bottles – lying around.
Finally, remember that however tempting it may be, open water swimming is extremely dangerous - please follow water safety advice at all times.
From Spring 2023 we’ll be hosting Heritage Open Days to celebrate and explore the restoration of the much-loved local Keppel’s Column.
We’re planning to give people the chance to discover and explore the inside of the column and take-in a spectacular land art installation outside.
Could you volunteer to help us provide guided tours? Email Christine Evans now.
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