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Inspecting the initial stages of the early career framework and national professional qualifications
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A new blog on our initial inspections of lead providers and the preparations for full inspections.
A new judgement for care leavers
News story
Ofsted publishes the outcomes of a consultation for a new judgement on the experiences and progress of care leavers.
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) publish a report on the area SEND consultation and a new area SEND inspection framework.
A blog by Yvette Stanley, dispels myths about inspections and the need for suitable homes.
A blog post on what we are doing to enable the early years application process to move more quickly.
A new blog post looks at how strong leadership and a stable workforce are fundamental for children’s homes to thrive.
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- Introducing a separate judgement about care leavers within the inspection of local authority children’s services (ILACS)
- Children and young people’s consultation: Changing the way we look into services for children and young people with SEND
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