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Capacity in foster care stalling, despite rising demand
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The number of fostering places and carers only increased slightly this year, despite demand being at its highest, new data shows.
Ofsted announces new early years inspection arrangements
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A new approach to inspecting early years providers will give good and outstanding providers more consistency while prioritising providers rated less than good.
Ofsted: Children hardest hit by COVID-19 pandemic are regressing in basic skills and learning
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Ofsted has today published its second report on the effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic across the sectors it inspects and regulates.
Ofsted guidance and information relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) for schools, early years, children’s social care and further education and skills providers.
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector gave a speech at the online National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) Conference.
Ofsted COVID-19 series
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Briefing notes, commentaries from Amanda Spielman and data about providers that we have visited or spoken to during the interim phase of our return to routine inspection.
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