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Today we have published our latest annual report and accounts for 2020 to 2021, highlighting our work and financial information for the last year.
Ofsted has published its latest research review looking at history education in schools.
Simply ‘doing’ music is not enough
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Ofsted has published its latest research review looking at music education in schools.
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector discussed the impact of COVID-19 and recent work at the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) annual conference.
Inspections to look at how schools and colleges work to prevent sexual harassment, online sexual abuse and sexual violence
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Ofsted has today published updated education inspection handbooks, clarifying how inspectors will assess how schools and colleges confront sexual harassment, abuse and violence among children and young people.
Ofsted guidance and information relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) for schools, early years, children’s social care and further education and skills providers.
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