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Ofsted’s new inspection arrangements to focus on curriculum, behaviour and development
Ofsted has published the outcome of the consultation on its new education inspection framework, which will take effect from September 2019.
Consultation outcome
Education inspection framework 2019: inspecting the substance of education
Ofsted seeks your views on our proposals for changes to the education inspection framework from September 2019.
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Education inspection framework
Ofsted’s new education inspection framework for 2019 applies to maintained schools and academies, non-association independent schools, further education and skills providers and early years settings.
Press release
Teachers say parents need help to resist off-rolling pressure
New research for Ofsted finds that a quarter of teachers have seen off-rolling happen in their schools.
Speech
Amanda Spielman's speech to the NAHT conference
The Chief Inspector speaks about Ofsted’s new education inspection framework and some current challenges for schools.
Press release
9 out of 10 parents know the Ofsted rating of their child’s school or childcare provider
Ofsted’s latest parents survey found that 9 out of 10 parents know the Ofsted rating of their child’s school or childcare provider – underlining the clarity of the grading system.
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What Ofsted does
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. We inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. We also inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people.
Ofsted is a non-ministerial department.
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See all guidance and regulationPolicy papers and consultations
- Changes to Ofsted's statistical reporting on inspections and outcomes for children's homes and local authority children's services
- Education inspection framework 2019: inspecting the substance of education
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- Memorandum of understanding between Ofsted and DfE: independent schools
- Ofsted Audit and Risk Assurance Committee minutes
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