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Ofsted has published a detailed response to its ‘Big Listen’ consultation, setting out how the inspectorate will reset its relationship with the sectors it inspects and regulates, while continuing to raise standards for chil…
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Ofsted has today published the findings from phase 2 of its independent review of teachers’ professional development in schools.
From today, Ofsted will display each of the sub-judgements awarded to an individual school – alongside its overall effectiveness grade – at the top of its inspection report web page.
Ofsted and the CQC have today published a joint thematic review of Start for Life services, which provide support for parents from pregnancy until their baby is 2 years old.
Today, at the National Association of Headteacher’s (NAHT) Annual conference, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, announced changes to ungraded inspections.
Sir Martyn Oliver spoke about the Big Listen, the changes Ofsted is making and taking the time to collaboratively build a better education system for all.
Updated guidance for inspecting education settings still affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
Ofsted has today published a subject report looking at how religious education (RE) is being taught in England’s schools.
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, today announced that he has appointed Dame Christine Gilbert to lead an independent learning review into Ofsted’s response to the tragic death of Ruth Perry.
Ofsted has updated its policies for making complaints about inspections, and pausing inspections under exceptional circumstances.
Ofsted has today published a thematic review looking at how adoption services provided by regional adoption agencies (RAAs) contribute to good outcomes for children and families.
Ofsted has today extended its Big Listen consultation to hear directly from children, seeking their views on how Ofsted can improve.
Ofsted has today responded to each of the Education Select Committee's recommendations.
A speech by Ofsted's Chief Inspector at the Association of School and College Leaders Annual Conference 2024.
Ofsted’s new Chief Inspector will pledge to put the interests of disadvantaged children at the heart of future reforms, as he launches a major public consultation on Ofsted’s work.
Ofsted has today published a subject report looking at how English is being taught in England’s schools.
Ofsted has today published guidance for inspecting providers of supported accommodation and the outcome of the consultation.
Ofsted has published an independent review of careers guidance in special schools, independent specialist colleges (ISCs) and pupil referral units (PRUs).
Letters requesting a set of regulators to update their strategic approach to AI, with the intention of increasing the transparency around how they are implementing the AI Regulation White Paper proposals.
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