New visits to understand how well children with SEND are prepared for adulthood
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have today published guidance for the next series of thematic visits looking at how children and young people…
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Sir Martyn Oliver begins term at Ofsted
Sir Martyn Oliver will embark on a Big Listen with all sectors Ofsted inspects and regulates at the start of his tenure as His Majesty’s…
Changes to Ofsted’s post-inspection arrangements and complaints handling: Report on the responses to the consultation
On 12 June 2023, we launched a public consultation on proposals for changes to Ofsted’s post-inspection arrangements, including how we handle complaints about our work. The…
Ofsted Annual Report: Steadily improving picture in education and care, but ‘social contract’ remains fractured
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 lingering impact…
Education providers focus tutoring interventions on exam preparation
Ofsted has published phase 2 of its independent review of the government’s tutoring programme in schools and 16-19 education providers. Ofsted was commissioned by the…
Sir Martyn Oliver confirmed as the next Ofsted Chief Inspector
The Education Secretary today announced the appointment of Sir Martyn Oliver as the next His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills. The…
Most schools understand the need to promote technical and academic routes to students, Ofsted review finds
Ofsted has today published a review of careers provision in schools and further education and skills (FE & Skills) providers. The review found schools and…
Ofsted: T levels still a work in progress- Sector Response
Today Ofsted has published the final thematic review report on T levels and the T Level Transition Programme (TLTP). This found that confidence in teaching…
Quality of history education continues to improve but inconsistency between schools remains
Ofsted has today published a subject report looking at how history is being taught in England’s schools. The report draws on evidence from subject visits…
Mathematics education in schools is improving despite recruitment challenges
Ofsted has today published a subject report looking at how mathematics is being taught in England’s schools. It draws on evidence from subject visits to…