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This framework sets out Ofsted's inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make.
This guidance came into force on 1 September 2023. Introduction The…
July 2023 (for September 2023 version) New paragraphs added to outline the…
Guidance for inspectors on inspecting further education and skills providers under the education inspection framework.
This guidance came into force on 5 September 2024. Introduction 1. This…
September 2024 Paragraphs 4 and 63 (footnote 28): coverage of inspection…
You will need to follow a specific procedure if you want to contract as an Ofsted inspector.
Our expectations of inspectors and providers during inspection or wider regulatory activity.
This guide gives a summary of what providers should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for schools or further education and skills.
Find out how much you would be paid as a contracted Ofsted inspector for the different tasks you would perform.
Guide for schools, colleges and local authorities on how the 16 to 18 performance measures are calculated.
The provider portal allows Ofsted and the provider to share documentation during an inspection.
How we interpret school and college performance data and report school performance measures.
How the government will support and intervene to improve financial resilience and quality in colleges.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
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.
Guidance for ITPs explaining how the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) will take action to address the potential risk of failure.
Find out what tasks you will have if you contract as an Ofsted inspector.
A list of qualifications included in the English and maths progress measures for 16 to 18 performance tables.
Ofsted guidance for inspectors about how to inspect initial training for the UK Armed Forces relating to welfare and duty of care.
Guidance for further education colleges and 16 to 19 academies providing residential accommodation for students aged under 18.
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