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Amanda Spielman’s speech to the Confederation of School Trusts

Amanda Spielman’s speech to the Confederation of School Trusts

Thursday, 16 June 2022

A speech by Ofsted's Chief Inspector at the Confederation of School Trusts’ annual conference....

Ofsted and CQC launch consultation on new inspection framework for SEND provision

Ofsted and CQC launch consultation on new inspection framework for SEND provision

Monday, 13 June 2022

A consultation from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission presents a new draft framework for inspecting SEND provision for children and young people....

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English ‘fundamental’ to pupils’ educational success

English ‘fundamental’ to pupils’ educational success

Monday, 23 May 2022

Ofsted has published the latest in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum. Today’s review looks at English.? ...

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Computing education essential in technologically diverse world

Computing education essential in technologically diverse world

Monday, 16 May 2022

Ofsted has published the latest in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum. Today’s review looks at computing....

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Amanda Spielman's speech at the 2022 Schools and Academies Show

Amanda Spielman's speech at the 2022 Schools and Academies Show

Wednesday, 27 April 2022

Ofsted’s Chief Inspector responded to the recent schools white paper and discussed Ofsted’s 2022–2027 strategy....

Every child deserves the best start in life

Every child deserves the best start in life

Monday, 25 April 2022

Ofsted has today published a new strategy for the next 5 years (2022 to 2027)....

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‘Lack of collective knowledge’ on needs of children in care

‘Lack of collective knowledge’ on needs of children in care

Wednesday, 13 April 2022

There is a ‘lack of collective knowledge’ around the needs of children in care, according to a study by Ofsted, published today. ...

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Strong signs of recovery across education, but challenges remain

Strong signs of recovery across education, but challenges remain

Sunday, 03 April 2022

Ofsted has today published the second set of reports in a series looking at the pandemic’s continued impact on education providers. ...

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New frameworks for joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs)

New frameworks for joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs)

Monday, 28 March 2022

Ofsted, CQC and HMICFRS have today announced the restart of their programme of joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs)....

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Failing to teach prisoners to read is 'huge missed opportunity'

Failing to teach prisoners to read is 'huge missed opportunity'

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Failing to teach prisoners to read leaves up to half unable to access vital rehabilitative education while in prison, according to new research by Ofs...

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Amanda Spielman at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2022

Amanda Spielman at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2022

Monday, 21 March 2022

Ofsted's Chief Inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic on apprenticeships and the elements that make for good apprenticeship training....

A level playing field – all pupils entitled to high quality PE

A level playing field – all pupils entitled to high quality PE

Friday, 18 March 2022

Ofsted has published the latest in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum. Today’s review looks at physical education (PE)....

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Amanda Spielman's speech at the 2022 ASCL Annual Conference

Amanda Spielman's speech at the 2022 ASCL Annual Conference

Monday, 14 March 2022

A speech by Ofsted's Chief Inspector at the Association of School and College Leaders Annual Conference 2022....

Amanda Spielman at the Nursery World Business Summit 2022

Amanda Spielman at the Nursery World Business Summit 2022

Tuesday, 08 March 2022

Ofsted's Chief Inspector reflects on the last 2 years and talks about Ofsted's work on education recovery....

Ofsted to inspect delivery of early career framework and national professional qualifications

Ofsted to inspect delivery of early career framework and national professional qualifications

Wednesday, 02 March 2022

Ofsted has published its framework and handbook for inspecting lead providers of early career framework (ECF) and national professional qualification ...

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Joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) of Solihull published

Joint targeted area inspection (JTAI) of Solihull published

Monday, 21 February 2022

A report published following the joint inspectorate's JTAI in Solihull. ...

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Childcare providers no longer required to tell Ofsted about confirmed COVID 19 cases

Childcare providers no longer required to tell Ofsted about confirmed COVID 19 cases

Monday, 21 February 2022

From 21 February, childcare providers do not have to notify Ofsted of any COVID-19 cases at their setting, whether in staff or children. ...

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Good attendance: listen, understand, empathise and support

Good attendance: listen, understand, empathise and support

Monday, 07 February 2022

A new report by Ofsted looks at different aspects of pupil attendance and how schools tackle the current challenges they face. ...

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Appeals fail for two found guilty of running illegal school

Appeals fail for two found guilty of running illegal school

Friday, 21 January 2022

A man and woman from London have had their appeals against conviction and sentence for running an unregistered school dismissed by the Crown Court....

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Care leavers feel they left care too early, Ofsted finds

Care leavers feel they left care too early, Ofsted finds

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

More than a third of care leavers feel that they left care too early, according to a report by Ofsted....

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Three plead guilty to running illegal school

Three plead guilty to running illegal school

Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Two people and a charitable trust have pleaded guilty to running an illegal school, following an investigation by Ofsted....

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Schools adapt teaching to help children catch up but COVID related absence remains a concern

Schools adapt teaching to help children catch up but COVID related absence remains a concern

Thursday, 16 December 2021

A new series of reports from Ofsted looks at the effect of the pandemic on children and how education providers are helping them catch up....

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School inspection results show positive picture despite pressures of pandemic

School inspection results show positive picture despite pressures of pandemic

Monday, 13 December 2021

Ofsted data on school inspections shows that the overall grade profile for schools has improved compared to the period before the pandemic. ...

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Ofsted Annual Report: We must do all we can to make sure this generation is not denied its opportunities

Ofsted Annual Report: We must do all we can to make sure this generation is not denied its opportunities

Tuesday, 07 December 2021

The Chief Inspector’s Annual Report says that nearly all children and learners have been affected by the pandemic, with long-term consequences unknown...

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Amanda Spielman at the 2021 Schools & Academies Show

Amanda Spielman at the 2021 Schools & Academies Show

Thursday, 18 November 2021

The Chief Inspector discussed Ofsted's work and the impact of COVID on schools at the Schools & Academies Show in Birmingham. ...

Amanda Spielman at the AoC Annual Conference 2021

Amanda Spielman at the AoC Annual Conference 2021

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Ofsted's Chief Inspector spoke at the annual conference of the Association of Colleges in Birmingham....

Ofsted accelerates inspections for schools and further education providers

Ofsted accelerates inspections for schools and further education providers

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Ofsted has been asked by government to inspect all schools and further education (FE) providers by summer 2025, to give a quicker assessment of how we...

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Ofsted: Lack of foster carers mean children missing out on support

Ofsted: Lack of foster carers mean children missing out on support

Thursday, 11 November 2021

A continued lack of capacity in the foster care sector is leading to vulnerable children missing out on the care and support they need, Ofsted says....

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Ofsted launches consultation for children’s homes and residential holiday schemes

Ofsted launches consultation for children’s homes and residential holiday schemes

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

The consultation contains proposals on new inspection arrangements for children’s homes and residential holiday schemes....

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Suspension of PGL settings on Ofsted childcare register

Suspension of PGL settings on Ofsted childcare register

Friday, 29 October 2021

Ofsted finds serious safeguarding issues at 4 PGL settings and immediately suspends each of the registrations....

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