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Ofsted displays school sub judgements on reports website

Ofsted displays school sub judgements on reports website

Thursday, 09 May 2024

From today, Ofsted will display each of the sub-judgements awarded to an individual school – alongside its overall effectiveness grade – at the top of...

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Start for Life services helping babies achieve better outcomes, but more to do to support delivery

Start for Life services helping babies achieve better outcomes, but more to do to support delivery

Tuesday, 07 May 2024

Ofsted and the CQC have today published a joint thematic review of Start for Life services, which provide support for parents from pregnancy until the...

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‘Deep dives’ removed from ungraded inspections

‘Deep dives’ removed from ungraded inspections

Saturday, 04 May 2024

Today, at the National Association of Headteacher’s (NAHT) Annual conference, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, announced changes to ungrad...

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Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the NAHT conference

Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the NAHT conference

Friday, 03 May 2024

Sir Martyn Oliver spoke about the Big Listen, the changes Ofsted is making and taking the time to collaboratively build a better education system for ...

Ofsted statement for schools affected by RAAC

Ofsted statement for schools affected by RAAC

Friday, 26 April 2024

Updated guidance for inspecting education settings still affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). ...

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New Ofsted report finds schools need to add depth to their RE curriculum

New Ofsted report finds schools need to add depth to their RE curriculum

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Ofsted has today published a subject report looking at how religious education (RE) is being taught in England’s schools....

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Dame Christine Gilbert to lead independent review into Ofsted’s response to Ruth Perry tragedy

Dame Christine Gilbert to lead independent review into Ofsted’s response to Ruth Perry tragedy

Monday, 08 April 2024

His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, today announced that he has appointed Dame Christine Gilbert to lead an independent learning review ...

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Fairness and transparency central to Ofsted’s updated complaints and pausing policies

Fairness and transparency central to Ofsted’s updated complaints and pausing policies

Friday, 05 April 2024

Ofsted has updated its policies for making complaints about inspections, and pausing inspections under exceptional circumstances. ...

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Regional adoption practice strong, but challenges remain

Regional adoption practice strong, but challenges remain

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Ofsted has today published a thematic review looking at how adoption services provided by regional adoption agencies (RAAs) contribute to good outcome...

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Ofsted asks children for their help with the Big Listen

Ofsted asks children for their help with the Big Listen

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Ofsted has today extended its Big Listen consultation to hear directly from children, seeking their views on how Ofsted can improve....

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Ofsted responds to the Education Select Committee report

Ofsted responds to the Education Select Committee report

Monday, 11 March 2024

Ofsted has today responded to each of the Education Select Committee's recommendations. ...

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Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the 2024 ASCL Annual Conference

Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the 2024 ASCL Annual Conference

Friday, 08 March 2024

A speech by Ofsted's Chief Inspector at the Association of School and College Leaders Annual Conference 2024....

Ofsted chief will put disadvantaged children first, as he launches ‘Big Listen’ to hear from parents and professionals

Ofsted chief will put disadvantaged children first, as he launches ‘Big Listen’ to hear from parents and professionals

Friday, 08 March 2024

Ofsted’s new Chief Inspector will pledge to put the interests of disadvantaged children at the heart of future reforms, as he launches a major public ...

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Ofsted report shows reading has improved but writing and spoken language need more focus

Ofsted report shows reading has improved but writing and spoken language need more focus

Tuesday, 05 March 2024

Ofsted has today published a subject report looking at how English is being taught in England’s schools....

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Ofsted confirms plans for inspecting supported accommodation

Ofsted confirms plans for inspecting supported accommodation

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Ofsted has today published guidance for inspecting providers of supported accommodation and the outcome of the consultation....

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Personalised plans and trusting relationships the key to successful careers guidance in specialist settings

Personalised plans and trusting relationships the key to successful careers guidance in specialist settings

Thursday, 22 February 2024

Ofsted has published an independent review of careers guidance in special schools, independent specialist colleges (ISCs) and pupil referral units (PR...

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New visits to understand how well children with SEND are prepared for adulthood

New visits to understand how well children with SEND are prepared for adulthood

Thursday, 08 February 2024

New guidance from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for visits looking at how children and young people with special educational needs and/...

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Alternative provision needs urgent reform to help children and young people

Alternative provision needs urgent reform to help children and young people

Thursday, 01 February 2024

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have today published a report looking at how education, health and care partners work together to commiss...

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Ofsted responds to Prevention of Future Deaths report

Ofsted responds to Prevention of Future Deaths report

Friday, 19 January 2024

Ofsted has pledged to always act with professionalism, courtesy, empathy and respect, in a response to a Prevention of Future Deaths report issued by ...

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Children with complex needs can wait years for a stable home

Children with complex needs can wait years for a stable home

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

More than 9 out of 10 local authorities frequently struggle to find homes for children with complex needs, according to a new report from Ofsted....

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School and further education inspections to begin from 22 January

School and further education inspections to begin from 22 January

Friday, 05 January 2024

Inspections of schools and further education providers in England will begin from 22 January, following mental health awareness training for all lead ...

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Sir Martyn Oliver begins term at Ofsted with mental health awareness training for inspectors

Sir Martyn Oliver begins term at Ofsted with mental health awareness training for inspectors

Tuesday, 02 January 2024

The new His Majesty’s Chief Inspector begins with an immediate package of training for inspectors, a response to the Ruth Perry inquest and a Big List...

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Statement from His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman

Statement from His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman

Thursday, 07 December 2023

A statement on the conclusion of the coroner's inquest from Ofsted's Chief Inspector. ...

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Amanda Spielman's speech at the 2023 National Children and Adult Services conference

Amanda Spielman's speech at the 2023 National Children and Adult Services conference

Friday, 01 December 2023

Ofsted's Chief Inspector at the National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) annual conference....

Ofsted to implement changes to post inspection process

Ofsted to implement changes to post inspection process

Friday, 24 November 2023

Ofsted today announced that it will implement all 4 changes proposed in its recent consultation on post-inspection arrangements and complaints handlin...

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Ofsted Annual Report: Steadily improving picture in education and care, but ‘social contract’ remains fractured

Ofsted Annual Report: Steadily improving picture in education and care, but ‘social contract’ remains fractured

Thursday, 23 November 2023

This year’s Annual Report from Ofsted concludes there are reasons for optimism, as education and children’s social care continue to recover from the l...

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Amanda Spielman at the AoC Annual Conference 2023

Amanda Spielman at the AoC Annual Conference 2023

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Ofsted's Chief Inspector spoke at the annual conference of the Association of Colleges (AoC) in Birmingham....

Lee Owston appointed as Ofsted’s new National Director, Education

Lee Owston appointed as Ofsted’s new National Director, Education

Thursday, 09 November 2023

Ofsted has appointed a new National Director, Education with Lee Owston stepping into the role on 1 January 2024....

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Local agencies struggle to prioritise early help for children and families

Local agencies struggle to prioritise early help for children and families

Tuesday, 07 November 2023

Ofsted, the CQC and HMICFRS have published a joint report on the multi-agency response to children and families who need help....

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Education providers focus tutoring interventions on exam preparation

Education providers focus tutoring interventions on exam preparation

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Ofsted has published phase 2 of its independent review of the government’s tutoring programme in schools and 16-19 education providers....

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