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14 August 2018 — News story
Ofsted Online service delay in processing applications
Due to important ongoing maintenance to Ofsted Online, there is currently a delay in processing applications. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
3 August 2018 — Guidance
Non-association independent school inspection handbook
Guidance for inspecting non-association independent schools under the common inspection framework.
2 August 2018 — Government response
Little Ducklings Pre-School inspection: Ofsted statement
A statement from Ofsted’s press office following coverage of Little Ducklings Pre-School inspection outcome report in the media.
18 July 2018 — Research and analysis
Obesity, healthy eating and physical activity in primary schools
Ofsted looks at the actions primary schools are taking to reduce childhood obesity.
17 July 2018 — Open consultation
Proposed changes to joint inspections of secure training centres
Ofsted would like your views on the proposed changes to joint inspections of secure training centres.
17 July 2018 — Guidance
School inspection handbook
Guidance for inspecting schools under the common inspection framework, with a mythbuster document on common misconceptions.
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