Ofsted’s ‘Report Card’ – It’s All About Trust
Ofsted’s Proposed ‘Report Card’ At the core of Ofsted’s current consultation is the proposed ‘report card’ showing which of five grades a school, college or independent provider…
Ofsted Report Cards
What are the new Ofsted Report Card grading system for FE Colleges, Apprenticeship Training Providers and Sixth Forms?
The Ofsted Report Card grading system moves from single word judgements like Outstanding to
Exemplary: The highest grade
Strong: A high grade
Secure: A satisfactory grade
Attention needed: A grade that indicates the FE College, Sixth Form or Training Provider needs to improve
Causing concern: The lowest grade
The changes were brought about after the Ofsted ‘Big Listen‘ consultation.
Please find below the latest exclusive articles and sector thought leaders reactions to the Ofsted Report Cards on FE News:
How the Proposed Ofsted Inspections Would Look for Small Training Providers and Apprenticeship Providers
Lee Owston and Paul Joyce explain how the new Ofsted inspection framework will transform inspections for FE providers, detailing key changes including real-time feedback, streamlined…
Is Ofsted’s new Report Card System ‘Causing Concern’ or is it ‘Exemplary’? FE Soundbite 783
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 783: 8th February 2025 | Is Ofsted’s new Report Card System ‘Causing Concern’ or is it ‘Exemplary’? This is the…
Understanding Ofsted’s New Report Card: From ‘Causing Concern’ to ‘Exemplary’
Proposals for a new inspection model include: Ofsted has today launched a major consultation, seeking the views of parents, carers, professionals and learners, on a…
Sir Martyn Oliver’s AoC Speech: Working Together to Shape the Future Skills System
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, announced key changes to FE inspection processes. Following the “Big Listen” consultation, single-word judgements will be replaced with detailed…