Ofsted responds to the Education Select Committee report
Ofsted‘s has today responded to each of the Education Select Committee’s recommendations; including confirming a review of its current risk assessment model, agreeing to publish…
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Ofsted’s Big Listen: Sector Reaction
The sector reacts to Ofsted’s Big Listen. ASCL comment on Ofsted’s ‘big listen’: Responding to Ofsted Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver’s launch of the ‘big…
Ofsted chief will put disadvantaged children first, as he launches ‘Big Listen’ to hear from parents and professionals
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…
Ofsted confirms plans for inspecting supported accommodation
Ofsted has today published guidance for inspecting providers of supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 to 17. The guidance follows…
Personalised plans and trusting relationships the key to successful careers guidance in specialist settings
Ofsted has today published an independent review of careers guidance in special schools, independent specialist colleges (ISCs) and pupil referral units (PRUs). The report outlines…
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…
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…