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This guide gives a summary of what schools should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
Information on Ofsted inspections for independent schools that are not members of associations.
This guide gives a summary of what providers should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
Guidance for inspecting engineers including the reporting of section 10 inspection findings.
This guide explains how we select new schools and schools that undergo significant changes for inspection.
Guidance on exempting documents, obtaining a full copy and withdrawing exempt status (practice guide 57)
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Information about who will inspect your farm or land, what they’re looking for and any penalties you may get.
How Ofsted is revising inspection methodology to support the education inspection framework.
Ofsted guidance for inspectors about how to inspect initial training for the UK Armed Forces relating to welfare and duty of care.
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