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Ofsted's policy on carrying out directed surveillance under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 to prevent or detect a crime.
Framework and guidance for joint targeted area inspections of local area services.
The risk assessment process that Ofsted uses to assist in scheduling inspections of initial teacher education (ITE) providers.
The letter of notice and Annex A (request for information) for residential holiday schemes for disabled children inspections.
Guidance for childminder agencies about the main activities carried out by inspectors. It also sets out the judgements that inspectors will make.
Advice for social care providers about how they may arrange for Ofsted inspectors to review records held on electronic systems.
The risk assessment process that Ofsted uses to assist in scheduling inspections of early career framework (ECF) and national professional qualification (NPQ) programmes.
Updates for inspectors and stakeholders with the latest information and guidance about Ofsted's inspection work in schools and early education settings.
This policy sets out what Ofsted will publish during a period of pre-election silence for local authority and general elections.
How Ofsted and the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) work together to inspect association independent schools with an early years registration.
The letter of notice and form for further education college residential provision inspections from March 2023.
How Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will conduct thematic visits to local areas to look at preparation for adulthood arrangements.
Daniel Muijs, Ofsted’s Deputy Director, Research and Evaluation, shares some remote learning tips, based on research and visits to schools and colleges.
Guidance for inspectors on carrying out joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs) of local area services on children's mental health.
Guidance for inspectors on carrying out a joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) in Solihull of local areas’ multi-agency response to identification of initial need and risk.
Protocol for Ofsted’s working arrangements with approved independent inspection providers for British schools overseas.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a residential holiday scheme.
This accessibility statement is for our digital service to tell us about new adults in the home.
The letter of notice, pre-inspection form and case list form for adoption support agencies inspections.
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