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Amanda Spielman discusses what we found in our November visits to education and children’s social care providers.
A new joint report shows that more children with mental health needs are getting the right support at the right time.
More than £4m to extend Covid response programmes supporting vulnerable families
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Ofsted’s return to inspection in 2021 will happen in phases, with no graded inspections for education or social care providers planned before the summer term.
A new approach to inspecting early years providers will give good and outstanding providers more consistency while prioritising providers rated less than good.
Kemi Badenoch MP speaks to frontline clinicians and specialists from around the world on pre-eclampsia post COVID-19.
A new consultation has been launched on proposals to ban online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt in the UK to tackle the obesity crisis and get the nation fit and healthy.
Amanda Spielman discusses what we found in our visits to education and children’s social care providers during October.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector gave a speech at the online National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) Conference.
New guidance for councils has been published to help ensure care leavers have the stable homes they need, and prevent them from becoming homeless.
Gavin Williamson sets out expectations to end burdensome bureaucracy in adoption, marking National Adoption Week
We've launched a new consultation on how we plan to inspect Cafcass from 2021: stakeholders can give their views until 11 November.
State of the Nation report provides an in-depth picture of the experiences of children and young people during the pandemic and how it affected their wellbeing
2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List acknowledges outstanding contribution to education and children services during the Covid 19 pandemic
Ofsted has published the first reports on how schools and children’s homes are addressing the needs of children at this time.
Amanda Spielman discusses what we found in our first visits to education and children’s social care providers during September.
Updates for inspectors and stakeholders with the latest information and guidance about Ofsted's inspection work in schools and early education settings.
The Department for Education has launched new online resources to inspire children to get active to mark National Fitness Day 2020.
The review will consider the barriers that impact on early years development, including social and emotional factors, and early childhood experiences.
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will start carrying out visits to local areas from October.
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