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Evaluation of Ofsted’s renewed approach to education inspection: terms of reference
Ofsted has commissioned independent multi-stage research to evaluate its renewed approach to education inspection.
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Following the recommendations of the Dame Christine Gilbert review, we have commissioned independent research on our renewed approach to education inspection.
The multi-stage research will:
- monitor and evaluate the changes we have made to education inspection
- track perceptions of Ofsted’s culture over time
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Published 10 November 2025