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This framework sets out Ofsted's inspection principles and the grades that inspectors give.
For use on inspections from 10 November 2025. Introduction The education…
This guidance came into force on 1 September 2023. Introduction The…
This summary of changes applies to the Education inspection framework…
Guidance for inspectors and providers on inspecting further education and skills providers in England under the renewed education inspection framework, available for use from 10 November 2025.
For use on inspections from 10 November 2025. About this page This…
For use on inspections from 10 November 2025. About this page This page…
For use on inspections from 10 November 2025. About this guide This guide…
Our expectations of inspectors and providers during inspection or other regulatory activity.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
You will need to follow a specific procedure if you want to contract as an Ofsted inspector.
Find out how much you would be paid as a contracted Ofsted inspector for the different tasks you would perform.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
Guide for schools, colleges and local authorities on how the 16 to 18 performance measures are calculated.
How the government helps colleges improve financial resilience, quality and performance.
Find out what tasks you will have if you contract as an Ofsted inspector.
The provider portal allows Ofsted and the provider to share documentation during an inspection.
Ready reckoner to calculate level 3 value-added scores for providers. Transition matrices shows grades in different subjects nationally.
Your electronic device will need to meet certain specifications to allow you to work as an Ofsted inspector.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Ofqual has issued ProQual with notices requiring it to pay a fine after finding it breached its Conditions of Recognition.
Guidance for further education colleges and 16 to 19 academies providing residential accommodation for students aged under 18.
Ofsted guidance for inspectors about how to inspect initial training for the UK Armed Forces relating to welfare and duty of care.
How we interpret school and college performance data and report school performance measures.
A list of qualifications included in the English and maths progress measures for 16 to 18 performance tables.
Technical and vocational qualifications for teaching from September 2016 and reporting in 2018 performance tables.
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