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…Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the launch of the report 'Key stage 3: the wasted years?'…
Following inspections of 17 North Somerset schools between March and April 2014, Ofsted writes to North Somerset Council with its findings.
Inspections to find out why Medway has a disproportionate number of under-performing primary schools, and whether it is improving.
This is the first monthly commentary from Sir Michael Wilshaw. This month's commentary looks at the improving performance of primary schools.
Inspections in Northumberland to find out why attainment for children who are eligible for free school meals (FSM) is below other areas.
Ofsted has written to Staffordshire County Council following focused inspections of 18 Staffordshire primary schools in March 2014.
This newsletter provides headteachers and school leaders with developments that are taking place in inspection policy.
The event is an opportunity for inspectors from across Europe to learn from each other.
Ofsted’s latest parents survey found that 9 out of 10 parents know the Ofsted rating of their child’s school or childcare provider – underlining the clarity of the grading system.
The review will focus on the issues facing deprived communities and will aim to provide new solutions to long standing problems.
School and council leaders meet to discuss closing the attainment gap between wealthier and poorer pupils.
Following inspections of 10 schools in Medway in June 2013, Ofsted has written to Medway Council to advise it of the findings.
Following inspections of 7 schools in Thurrock in February 2014, Ofsted has written to Thurrock Local Authority about the findings.
Colleges must work more effectively with local employers to help unlock the unrealised potential of young people taking level 2 study programmes, Amanda Spielman will say in a speech this afternoon.
The speech explores the issues that prevent young people from engaging in education, employment or training.
The 2014 lecture is 'Securing a better future for all at 16 and beyond'.
Transcript of Sean Harford's speech reflecting on Ofsted's work and the future of education inspection.
Low-level disruptive behaviour in classrooms across the country is impeding children’s learning and damaging their life chances.
Removing satisfactory judgement will help tackle coasting schools that have remained satisfactory over a number of inspections.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, spoke to the Fair Education Alliance in London about addressing educational inequality.
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