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Ofsted has published an independent review of careers guidance in special schools, independent specialist colleges (ISCs) and pupil referral units (PRUs).
Letters requesting a set of regulators to update their strategic approach to AI, with the intention of increasing the transparency around how they are implementing the AI Regulation White Paper proposals.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New guidance from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for visits looking at how children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are being prepared for adulthood.
Ofsted has sent surveys to social care providers to find out about the experiences of the children, parents, staff and professionals involved.
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have today published a report looking at how education, health and care partners work together to commission and oversee alternative provision (AP).
The department for education has sent its response to the coroner’s Regulation 28 report to prevent further tragedies.
Ofsted has pledged to always act with professionalism, courtesy, empathy and respect, in a response to a Prevention of Future Deaths report issued by HM Coroner last month.
More than 9 out of 10 local authorities frequently struggle to find homes for children with complex needs, according to a new report from Ofsted.
Inspections of schools and further education providers in England will begin from 22 January, following mental health awareness training for all lead inspectors.
The new His Majesty’s Chief Inspector begins with an immediate package of training for inspectors, a response to the Ruth Perry inquest and a Big Listen.
A statement on the conclusion of the coroner's inquest from Ofsted's Chief Inspector.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector at the National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) annual conference.
This newsletter provides headteachers and school leaders with developments that are taking place in inspection policy.
Ofsted today announced that it will implement all 4 changes proposed in its recent consultation on post-inspection arrangements and complaints handling.
This year’s Annual Report from Ofsted concludes there are reasons for optimism, as education and children’s social care continue to recover from the lingering impact of the pandemic restrictions.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector spoke at the annual conference of the Association of Colleges (AoC) in Birmingham.
Ofsted has appointed a new National Director, Education with Lee Owston stepping into the role on 1 January 2024.
Ofsted, the CQC and HMICFRS have published a joint report on the multi-agency response to children and families who need help.
Ofsted has published phase 2 of its independent review of the government’s tutoring programme in schools and 16-19 education providers.
Ofsted has today published results of a survey asking children, learners, parents, foster carers, social workers and other professionals about their experiences of children’s social care.
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