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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.
This guide explains how we select new schools and schools that undergo significant changes for inspection.
Find out when you'll be inspected by Ofsted, how to prepare, how you'll be inspected and how you'll be graded
Our plan for undertaking landlord inspections.
How we carry out inspections of landlords
Guidance on the conduct of inspectors and Ofsted's expectations of providers during inspection or wider regulatory activity.
This guidance is for Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of providers that are only registered on either or both parts of the Childcare Register.
Inspection reports by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI).
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
Information for farmers about inspections the Environment Agency carries out to prevent and control pollution, and check permits and licence conditions.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
This framework and handbook document sets out Ofsted’s inspection principles, guidance and the main judgements that inspectors make when inspecting initial teacher education (ITE).
Documents relating to Ofsted's inspections of maintained schools and academies.
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