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Ofsted Probes Unregistered School Linked to Jailed Director

11/15/2025

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Ofsted is investigating Remedicare Education in Wokingham, England, for potentially operating as an unregistered school.
Laura Horton, former director of Remedicare Education, was jailed for drug smuggling.
Horton had a controversial past at Broadmoor Secure Hospital.
Parents, including Pete Evans, expressed concern about Horton's involvement, likening it to a headteacher.
Reading Borough Council acknowledged errors in its placement process and is reviewing placements to address parental concerns.

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Ofsted is investigating Remedicare Education in Wokingham, England, for potentially operating as an unregistered school.
Laura Horton, former director of Remedicare Education, was jailed for drug smuggling.
Horton had a controversial past at Broadmoor Secure Hospital.
Parents, including Pete Evans, expressed concern about Horton's involvement, likening it to a headteacher.
Reading Borough Council acknowledged errors in its placement process and is reviewing placements to address parental concerns.