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Ofsted confirms new arrangements for short inspections

Ofsted confirms new arrangements for short inspections

Tuesday, 05 December 2017

Changes will ensure short inspections are responsible interventions that minimise the burden on schools....

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Reception   a missed opportunity for too many children

Reception a missed opportunity for too many children

Thursday, 30 November 2017

Today (30 November), Ofsted have published a new early years curriculum report called Bold Beginnings. ...

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New children’s services inspections announced

New children’s services inspections announced

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Ofsted inspection of local authority children's services is changing in 2018....

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Amanda Spielman's speech at Ark's Teach 2017 conference

Amanda Spielman's speech at Ark's Teach 2017 conference

Monday, 27 November 2017

HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman discusses the curriculum and teacher workload at Ark's Teach 2017 conference in Birmingham. ...

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Association of Colleges

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Association of Colleges

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman described how Ofsted is aiming to be a force for improvement at the Association of Colleges' annual conference in B...

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Nursery World business summit

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Nursery World business summit

Wednesday, 08 November 2017

Ofsted's Chief Inspector talks about Ofsted being a force for improvement in the early years sector....

Ofsted: a force for improvement

Ofsted: a force for improvement

Friday, 29 September 2017

Ofsted has published its corporate strategy, setting out our aim to be a force for improvement through intelligent, responsible and focused inspection...

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Amanda Spielman's speech at the Birmingham Education Partnership conference

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Birmingham Education Partnership conference

Friday, 22 September 2017

Ofsted's Chief Inspector talks about a values-rich society. The subject of the conference was 'A values anchor in stormy seas'....

Ofsted seeks views on future changes to short inspections

Ofsted seeks views on future changes to short inspections

Thursday, 21 September 2017

The inspectorate has confirmed the arrangements for converting short inspections and launched a new consultation on future changes. ...

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Prevention and repair essential in domestic abuse cases

Prevention and repair essential in domestic abuse cases

Tuesday, 19 September 2017

Professionals have made progress in responding to the large volume of cases of domestic abuse. ...

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Ofsted launches new point in time questionnaires

Ofsted launches new point in time questionnaires

Thursday, 31 August 2017

The questionnaires are for children and young people as well as parents, carers and staff....

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Amanda Spielman's speech at the Association of Directors of Children's Services conference

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Association of Directors of Children's Services conference

Friday, 07 July 2017

Ofsted's Chief Inspector talks about the importance of supportive leadership and the future of local authority children’s services inspections....

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Festival of Education

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Festival of Education

Friday, 23 June 2017

Ofsted's Chief Inspector talks about a review of the curriculum and the importance of recognising leadership challenges and valuing management....

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Sixth Form Colleges Association

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Sixth Form Colleges Association

Friday, 16 June 2017

Ofsted's Chief Inspector talks about curriculum changes, funding and future challenges....

Ofsted seeking views on improved approach to short inspections

Ofsted seeking views on improved approach to short inspections

Thursday, 15 June 2017

Consultation proposes changes to make the conversion process more manageable for all involved. ...

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Series of inspections to focus on children living with neglect

Series of inspections to focus on children living with neglect

Tuesday, 18 April 2017

The six joint targeted area inspections will involve Ofsted, Care Quality Commission, HMI Constabulary and HMI Probation. ...

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Ofsted welcomes new Chair

Ofsted welcomes new Chair

Tuesday, 11 April 2017

HMCI Amanda Spielman welcomes Professor Julius Weinberg to Ofsted's non-executive board....

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Ofsted launches new good and outstanding logos

Ofsted launches new good and outstanding logos

Thursday, 06 April 2017

Early years, education and children's care providers can now download and use a 'Good provider' or 'Outstanding provider' logo....

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Inspection of apprenticeships from May 2017

Inspection of apprenticeships from May 2017

Friday, 24 March 2017

Paul Joyce, Ofsted's Deputy Director, Further Education and Skills, spoke at the FE Week Annual Apprenticeship Conference....

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Association of Colleges Ofsted conference: 'A new direction'

Amanda Spielman's speech at the Association of Colleges Ofsted conference: 'A new direction'

Friday, 17 March 2017

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, spoke to the Association of Colleges (AoC)....

New HMCI vows to make sure Ofsted is regarded as a force for good

New HMCI vows to make sure Ofsted is regarded as a force for good

Friday, 10 March 2017

Amanda Spielman today delivered her first speech as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, and announced a new investigation into the curriculum....

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Amanda Spielman's speech at the ASCL annual conference 2017

Amanda Spielman's speech at the ASCL annual conference 2017

Friday, 10 March 2017

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, spoke to the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)....

Ofsted launches new social care common inspection framework

Ofsted launches new social care common inspection framework

Wednesday, 22 February 2017

The new social care common inspection framework will take effect in April 2017....

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The power of education

The power of education

Thursday, 01 December 2016

Her Majesty's Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to launch Ofsted's 2015/16 annual report for education, early years and skills....

Ofsted Annual Report 2015/16: England’s education system still short of world class

Ofsted Annual Report 2015/16: England’s education system still short of world class

Thursday, 01 December 2016

A world class education system is within our grasp – but only if serious capacity challenges are urgently addressed, says Ofsted's outgoing Chief Insp...

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Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the Education Policy Institute conference

Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the Education Policy Institute conference

Friday, 25 November 2016

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, spoke at the Education Policy Institute conference and reflects on the past 5 years. ...

Schools should be doing more to prepare young people for the world of work

Schools should be doing more to prepare young people for the world of work

Thursday, 24 November 2016

The nation's economic prosperity is at risk because the majority of England’s schools fail to prioritise enterprise education and work-related learnin...

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Swindon’s children failed by schools at every key stage

Swindon’s children failed by schools at every key stage

Monday, 14 November 2016

If pupils are to have the skills and qualifications to improve life chances everyone with a responsibility for education needs to take immediate actio...

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Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the FASNA Autumn Conference

Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the FASNA Autumn Conference

Wednesday, 02 November 2016

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, spoke at the 2016 FASNA Autumn Conference in central London....

Take the time to listen to vulnerable children, say inspectorates

Take the time to listen to vulnerable children, say inspectorates

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Inspectorates found evidence of improvement in the multi-agency response to tackling child sexual exploitation over the past two years. ...

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