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Amanda Spielman's speech at the Association of Colleges Ofsted conference: 'A new direction'

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Association of Colleges Ofsted conference: 'A new direction'

Friday, 17 March 2017

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, spoke to the Association of Colleges (AoC)....

New HMCI vows to make sure Ofsted is regarded as a force for good

New HMCI vows to make sure Ofsted is regarded as a force for good

Friday, 10 March 2017

Amanda Spielman today delivered her first speech as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, and announced a new investigation into the curriculum....

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Amanda Spielman's speech at the ASCL annual conference 2017

Amanda Spielman's speech at the ASCL annual conference 2017

Friday, 10 March 2017

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, spoke to the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)....

Ofsted launches new social care common inspection framework

Ofsted launches new social care common inspection framework

Wednesday, 22 February 2017

The new social care common inspection framework will take effect in April 2017....

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The power of education

The power of education

Thursday, 01 December 2016

Her Majesty's Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to launch Ofsted's 2015/16 annual report for education, early years and skills....

Ofsted Annual Report 2015/16: England’s education system still short of world class

Ofsted Annual Report 2015/16: England’s education system still short of world class

Thursday, 01 December 2016

A world class education system is within our grasp – but only if serious capacity challenges are urgently addressed, says Ofsted's outgoing Chief Insp...

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Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the Education Policy Institute conference

Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the Education Policy Institute conference

Friday, 25 November 2016

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, spoke at the Education Policy Institute conference and reflects on the past 5 years. ...

Schools should be doing more to prepare young people for the world of work

Schools should be doing more to prepare young people for the world of work

Thursday, 24 November 2016

The nation's economic prosperity is at risk because the majority of England’s schools fail to prioritise enterprise education and work-related learnin...

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Swindon’s children failed by schools at every key stage

Swindon’s children failed by schools at every key stage

Monday, 14 November 2016

If pupils are to have the skills and qualifications to improve life chances everyone with a responsibility for education needs to take immediate actio...

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Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the FASNA Autumn Conference

Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the FASNA Autumn Conference

Wednesday, 02 November 2016

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, spoke at the 2016 FASNA Autumn Conference in central London....

Take the time to listen to vulnerable children, say inspectorates

Take the time to listen to vulnerable children, say inspectorates

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Inspectorates found evidence of improvement in the multi-agency response to tackling child sexual exploitation over the past two years. ...

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Ofsted welcomes 31 new apprentices

Ofsted welcomes 31 new apprentices

Monday, 26 September 2016

Ofsted's new apprenticeship scheme is its largest ever, and will run for 2 years across 5 offices. ...

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Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the London Councils education summit

Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the London Councils education summit

Monday, 05 September 2016

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, spoke at the London Councils education summit in central London....

New series of joint inspections to focus on domestic abuse

New series of joint inspections to focus on domestic abuse

Wednesday, 10 August 2016

New inspections to examine partnership working with a focus on domestic abuse....

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Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the Baker Dearing UTC conference

Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the Baker Dearing UTC conference

Thursday, 21 July 2016

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, spoke at the Baker Dearing UTC annual conference in central London...

Ofsted calls for unspent millions to benefit two year olds

Ofsted calls for unspent millions to benefit two year olds

Thursday, 14 July 2016

New report says that last year around 80,000 eligible children did not take up their free place at an early years setting. ...

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First SEND inspection outcome letters published

First SEND inspection outcome letters published

Thursday, 14 July 2016

The first 2 reports about these joint inspections are about SEND services in Bolton, and Brighton and Hove. ...

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Further education and skills providers falling short in protecting learners from risk of extremism

Further education and skills providers falling short in protecting learners from risk of extremism

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Too many further education colleges and skills providers are leaving their learners at risk of radicalisation and extremism....

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HM Chief Inspector raises concerns about secondary schools

HM Chief Inspector raises concerns about secondary schools

Wednesday, 29 June 2016

Fifty seven per cent of secondary schools are good or outstanding, according to new statistics....

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Sir Michael Wilshaw launches Ofsted’s Social Care Annual Report 2016

Sir Michael Wilshaw launches Ofsted’s Social Care Annual Report 2016

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Her Majesty's Chief Inspector launched Ofsted’s third Social Care Annual Report 2016, at the QEII Centre, Westminster....

Strong leadership vital for children’s services improvement

Strong leadership vital for children’s services improvement

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Weak leadership in too many of England’s children’s services is letting down the most vulnerable children, Ofsted finds....

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Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to the Festival of Education

Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to the Festival of Education

Thursday, 23 June 2016

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, spoke at the Festival of Education held at Wellington College, Berkshire....

Ofsted issues warning about education in the East Midlands

Ofsted issues warning about education in the East Midlands

Tuesday, 07 June 2016

Educational provision for thousands of children in the East Midlands is distinctly second division, Ofsted warns. ...

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Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to the TES Leadership conference

Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to the TES Leadership conference

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, spoke at the TES Liberating Leaders conference held at Bedales School, Hampshire....

Online application to provide childcare updated for new legislation

Online application to provide childcare updated for new legislation

Friday, 13 May 2016

Ofsted has updated Ofsted Online for the requirements of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015....

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Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to the Fair Education Alliance

Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to the Fair Education Alliance

Friday, 15 April 2016

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, spoke to the Fair Education Alliance in London about addressing educational inequality....

Inspection of Walsall school improvement support

Inspection of Walsall school improvement support

Wednesday, 13 April 2016

Ofsted has published the outcome letter of its inspection of Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council’s support for school improvement. ...

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"Shocking fall" in GCSE performance for pupils on free school meals in Reading

Wednesday, 13 April 2016

The performance of secondary schools in Reading is a cause for concern, Ofsted said today. ...

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Tri borough demonstrates outstanding leadership and social work

Tri borough demonstrates outstanding leadership and social work

Tuesday, 29 March 2016

Exemplary leadership and high quality social work has led to outstanding results in 2 London boroughs....

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Inspection of Portsmouth school improvement support

Inspection of Portsmouth school improvement support

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Ofsted has today (23 March 2016) published the outcome letter of its inspection of Portsmouth City Council’s support for school improvement. ...

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