Guidance: Independent schools inspection handbook

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08:30 2024

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This handbook is primarily a guide for inspectors on how to carry out non-association independent school inspections under section 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008.

We also publish this for schools and other interested parties so that they are aware of Ofsteds inspection processes and procedures under the education inspection framework (EIF).

You can also read theOfstedEIFinspections and theEYFS guidance for more information about what providers need to know about delivering the early years foundation stage, and Ofsted inspections.

Published 14 May 2019
Last updated 11 October 2024 +show all updates

11 October 2024
See 'Summary of changes'.
5 April 2024
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26 January 2024
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11 December 2023
We are in the process of updating this handbook to reflect the changes mentioned in our statement published on 7 December.
6 October 2023
See 'Summary of changes'.
11 August 2023
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14 July 2023
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11 July 2022
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9 February 2022
See 'Summary of changes' for details.
1 October 2021
Added guidance on aligned inspections of schools with boarding or residential provision.
1 September 2021
Removed old guidance: the September 2021 handbook is now in force.
28 June 2021
See 'Summary of changes' document.
19 April 2021
Edits throughout: see 'Summary of changes' for details.
25 October 2019
Updated with minor changes following the launch of the education inspection framework (EIF).
2 September 2019
Updated with minor changes as we launch the education inspection framework (EIF).
14 May 2019
First published.

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