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The risk assessment process that Ofsted uses to assist in scheduling inspections of initial teacher education (ITE) providers.
At the request of the Secretary of State for Education, Ofsted conducts pre-registration inspections of proposed free schools, studio schools and university technical colleges.
Advice note from Sir Michael Wilshaw HMCI to the Secretary of State for Education on no-notice school inspections.
Guidance for Ofsted inspectors in carrying out full joint inspections of youth offending work.
Advice note for an independent schools emergency inspection - welfare only.
Ofsted's policy on carrying out directed surveillance under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 to prevent or detect a crime.
Guidance for children's social care providers about distributing the 2026 annual survey, including a promotional poster that they can use.
Updates for inspectors and stakeholders with the latest information and guidance about Ofsted's inspection work in schools and early education settings.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in an adoption support agency.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in a residential holiday scheme.
How Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will conduct thematic visits to local areas to look at preparation for adulthood arrangements.
Briefing note for magistrates and magistrates’ courts explaining the legal framework for Ofsted’s regulation and inspection of childcare.
Ofsted has commissioned an independent reviewer to lead an independent learning review of its response to the death of Ruth Perry.
Advice notes from pre-registration inspections of proposed free schools, studio schools and university technical colleges that Ofsted carried out in 2020 at the request of the Secretary of State for Education.
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This accessibility statement is for our 'tell Ofsted about a serious childcare incident' digital service.
This accessibility statement is for our digital service to tell us about new adults in the home.
How Ofsted and the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) work together to inspect association independent schools with an early years registration.
Letter that Ofsted sends to independent fostering agencies giving notice of inspection and asking for particular information.
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