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Children in foster care feel safe where they live – Ofsted survey

Children in foster care feel safe where they live – Ofsted survey

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Ofsted has today published results of a survey asking children, learners, parents, foster carers, social workers and other professionals about their e...

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Amanda Spielman’s speech to the Confederation of School Trusts, 2023

Amanda Spielman’s speech to the Confederation of School Trusts, 2023

Friday, 06 October 2023

A speech by Ofsted's Chief Inspector at the Confederation of School Trusts’ conference....

Most schools understand the need to promote technical and academic routes to students, Ofsted review finds

Most schools understand the need to promote technical and academic routes to students, Ofsted review finds

Friday, 29 September 2023

Ofsted has today published a review of careers provision in schools and further education and skills (FE and skills) providers....

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Music teaching too variable in quality and often not given enough time

Music teaching too variable in quality and often not given enough time

Thursday, 21 September 2023

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

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Schools give enough time but need to focus on a broad PE curriculum

Schools give enough time but need to focus on a broad PE curriculum

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

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

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Geography teaching has improved significantly, but more focus needed on fieldwork

Geography teaching has improved significantly, but more focus needed on fieldwork

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

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

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A strong foundation in the early years is crucial to children’s success

A strong foundation in the early years is crucial to children’s success

Friday, 08 September 2023

Ofsted has today published the second part in its series of research reviews drawing on a range of research relating to early years education....

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Ofsted to conduct a thematic inspection of regional  adoption agencies

Ofsted to conduct a thematic inspection of regional adoption agencies

Friday, 01 September 2023

Ofsted will visit 6 regional adoption agencies (RAAs) across the country as part of the inspection, which was commissioned by the government....

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Joint targeted area inspections to focus on serious youth violence

Joint targeted area inspections to focus on serious youth violence

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Ofsted, CQC, HMICFRS and HMIP have published guidance for the thematic focus on serious youth violence, as part of their programme of joint targeted a...

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Positive Armed Forces training experience marred by ageing and sometimes unsafe facilities

Positive Armed Forces training experience marred by ageing and sometimes unsafe facilities

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Ofsted has today published its 15th annual report on the effectiveness of care and welfare arrangements for recruits, trainees and officer cadets (OCd...

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Ofsted warns against use of unregistered children’s homes

Ofsted warns against use of unregistered children’s homes

Monday, 14 August 2023

Ofsted has issued a fresh warning against the placement of vulnerable children, including those subject to deprivation of liberty orders, in unregiste...

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Ofsted and CQC to review Start for Life services

Ofsted and CQC to review Start for Life services

Friday, 28 July 2023

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will carry out a joint review of support services for parents from conception until their baby is aged 2 ...

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Consultation on changes to official statistics on independent schools

Consultation on changes to official statistics on independent schools

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

We're looking to make some changes to the content of our official statistics on non-association independent school inspections and outcomes in England...

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T levels still a work in progress

T levels still a work in progress

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Today Ofsted has published the final thematic review report on T levels and the T Level Transition Programme (TLTP). ...

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Mathematics education in schools is improving despite recruitment challenges

Mathematics education in schools is improving despite recruitment challenges

Thursday, 13 July 2023

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

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Quality of history education continues to improve but inconsistency between schools remains

Quality of history education continues to improve but inconsistency between schools remains

Thursday, 13 July 2023

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

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Ofsted launches consultation for inspecting supported accommodation

Ofsted launches consultation for inspecting supported accommodation

Monday, 10 July 2023

We are seeking views on proposals for how we will inspect supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 to 17. ...

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Amanda Spielman's speech to the Festival of Education, 2023

Amanda Spielman's speech to the Festival of Education, 2023

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Ofsted's Chief Inspector reflects on her first speech at the Festival of Education, the curriculum and how we inspect, and future challenges and oppor...

Slow progress on reading education in prisons

Slow progress on reading education in prisons

Thursday, 29 June 2023

Shortages of prison staff and a lack of training means not enough prisoners are able to improve their reading – according to a new report by Ofsted an...

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School inspections and industrial action

School inspections and industrial action

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

How we are planning school inspections to avoid strike days....

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International experts highlight the importance of a child’s early years

International experts highlight the importance of a child’s early years

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Ofsted has today published a report exploring early years provision in an international context....

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Changes made to school inspections

Changes made to school inspections

Sunday, 11 June 2023

Ofsted has today announced changes to improve aspects of its work with schools....

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Teachers’ professional development remains a work in progress

Teachers’ professional development remains a work in progress

Tuesday, 09 May 2023

Ofsted report finds that teachers want professional development opportunities, but poor-quality training and increasing workloads are slowing improvem...

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Trusts an integral part of school inspections

Trusts an integral part of school inspections

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Ofsted has today published a report exploring multi-academy trusts’ responsibilities and how their work is evaluated during inspections. ...

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Ofsted to start registering supported accommodation providers from April

Ofsted to start registering supported accommodation providers from April

Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Ofsted is set to provide essential oversight of supported accommodation for children in care and care leavers aged 16 to 17. ...

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Statement from His Majesty’s Chief Inspector

Statement from His Majesty’s Chief Inspector

Friday, 24 March 2023

A statement from Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman....

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Amanda Spielman at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2023

Amanda Spielman at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2023

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Ofsted's Chief Inspector discussed apprenticeships and the factors that affect high-quality training. ...

Amanda Spielman launches the art and design research review

Amanda Spielman launches the art and design research review

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, spoke at the launch of the art and design research review at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. ...

Art should command an important place in every school

Art should command an important place in every school

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Ofsted has published its latest curriculum research review, this time looking at art education in schools. ...

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Science curriculum in schools improving despite pandemic pressures

Science curriculum in schools improving despite pandemic pressures

Thursday, 02 February 2023

Ofsted has today published the first in a new series of reports looking at how subjects are taught in England’s schools. ...

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