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Ofsted publishes research review on mathematics education

Ofsted publishes research review on mathematics education

Tuesday, 25 May 2021

Ofsted has published the third in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum. The latest review looks at mathematics education....

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Nearly 9 out of 10 parents say their child’s school handled COVID 19 well

Nearly 9 out of 10 parents say their child’s school handled COVID 19 well

Thursday, 20 May 2021

A large majority of parents (87%) think that their child’s school has handled the pandemic well, according to Ofsted’s annual Parents Survey for 2021,...

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Some pupils with SEND missing out on specialist support

Some pupils with SEND missing out on specialist support

Thursday, 13 May 2021

A new research report shows that some pupils with SEND in mainstream schools are not getting enough help to support their learning and development....

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Ofsted publishes research review on religious education

Ofsted publishes research review on religious education

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Ofsted has published the second in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum. This review looks at religious education (RE)....

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Ofsted publishes science research review – the first in a series of subject reviews

Ofsted publishes science research review – the first in a series of subject reviews

Thursday, 29 April 2021

Ofsted has today published the first review in a new series looking at what makes for a high-quality education in different subjects across the curric...

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Amanda Spielman at the 2021 Annual Apprenticeship Conference

Amanda Spielman at the 2021 Annual Apprenticeship Conference

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman discussed the impact of COVID-19 and Ofsted's work at the annual Annual Apprenticeship Conference. ...

Ofsted’s review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges

Ofsted’s review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges

Wednesday, 07 April 2021

Ofsted has today published plans for a review into safeguarding policies and practices relating to sexual abuse in state and independent schools and c...

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Ofsted to publish new series of subject reviews and reports

Ofsted to publish new series of subject reviews and reports

Tuesday, 30 March 2021

From April, Ofsted will publish a series of subject reviews and reports, taking a ‘state of the nation’ look at curriculum quality across primary and ...

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Education inspections in the summer term

Education inspections in the summer term

Monday, 29 March 2021

Ofsted will not return to a full programme of graded inspections until September....

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Area SEND inspections to restart

Area SEND inspections to restart

Friday, 19 March 2021

Revisits to areas with a written statement of action will start from April 2021. Full inspection will resume from June 2021....

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Amanda Spielman's speech at the ASCL Annual Conference 2021

Amanda Spielman's speech at the ASCL Annual Conference 2021

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

A speech by Ofsted's Chief Inspector at the ASCL (Association of School and College Leaders) Annual Conference 2021. ...

Ofsted to introduce new Cafcass inspections

Ofsted to introduce new Cafcass inspections

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

Ofsted is set to introduce a new, more effective and proportionate approach to inspecting Cafcass (the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support ...

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Ofsted inspections to be done remotely

Ofsted inspections to be done remotely

Tuesday, 02 February 2021

All planned inspection activity will be carried out remotely until March 8 at the earliest....

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Ofsted research finds pupil motivation around remote education is a significant concern for parents and school leaders

Ofsted research finds pupil motivation around remote education is a significant concern for parents and school leaders

Monday, 25 January 2021

A new report from Ofsted has found that pupils' engagement and motivation remains a significant challenge for schools providing remote education. ...

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Ofsted publishes short guide to what works well in remote education

Ofsted publishes short guide to what works well in remote education

Monday, 11 January 2021

Ofsted has published some advice to help school and college leaders and teachers develop their remote education offer. ...

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Childcare providers: telling Ofsted about significant events

Childcare providers: telling Ofsted about significant events

Monday, 04 January 2021

From the end of January 2021, childminders, nurseries and all other childcare providers must use an online notification form to tell us about signific...

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Inspectorates   urgent action needed at Rainsbrook

Inspectorates urgent action needed at Rainsbrook

Friday, 18 December 2020

Ofsted, HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP), and Care Quality Commission (CQC) have issued an urgent notification for Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre....

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COVID 19 isolation having detrimental impact on children’s education and welfare, particularly the most vulnerable

COVID 19 isolation having detrimental impact on children’s education and welfare, particularly the most vulnerable

Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Ofsted publishes the third and final set of reports looking at the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and young people. ...

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Joint working improving children’s access to mental health services

Joint working improving children’s access to mental health services

Wednesday, 09 December 2020

A new joint report shows that more children with mental health needs are getting the right support at the right time....

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Ofsted to carry out thematic survey on T levels

Ofsted to carry out thematic survey on T levels

Friday, 04 December 2020

Ofsted will carry out a survey to report on the implementation of T levels and the T-level transition programme in their first 2 years of operation....

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Ofsted: phased return to inspections

Ofsted: phased return to inspections

Thursday, 03 December 2020

Ofsted’s return to inspection in 2021 will happen in phases, with no graded inspections for education or social care providers planned before the summ...

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Ofsted warns of risk to children ‘out of sight’ during pandemic

Ofsted warns of risk to children ‘out of sight’ during pandemic

Tuesday, 01 December 2020

The Chief Inspector of Education and Children’s Social Care has warned that the invisibility of vulnerable children as a result of the COVID-19 pandem...

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Amanda Spielman launches Ofsted's Annual Report 2019/20

Amanda Spielman launches Ofsted's Annual Report 2019/20

Tuesday, 01 December 2020

The Chief Inspector spoke at the launch of Ofsted's 2019 to 2020 Annual Report on education, children's services and skills....

Capacity in foster care stalling, despite rising demand

Capacity in foster care stalling, despite rising demand

Thursday, 12 November 2020

The number of fostering places and carers only increased slightly this year, despite demand being at its highest, new data shows. ...

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Ofsted announces new early years inspection arrangements

Ofsted announces new early years inspection arrangements

Thursday, 12 November 2020

A new approach to inspecting early years providers will give good and outstanding providers more consistency while prioritising providers rated less t...

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Ofsted: Children hardest hit by COVID 19 pandemic are regressing in  basic skills and learning

Ofsted: Children hardest hit by COVID 19 pandemic are regressing in basic skills and learning

Tuesday, 10 November 2020

Ofsted has today published its second report on the effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic across the sectors it inspects and regulates....

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Amanda Spielman at NCASC 2020

Amanda Spielman at NCASC 2020

Friday, 06 November 2020

Ofsted's Chief Inspector gave a speech at the online National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) Conference....

New Ofsted report highlights need to get matching right

New Ofsted report highlights need to get matching right

Friday, 06 November 2020

Ofsted’s study highlights the importance of getting foster matches right for children’s futures, as well as keeping foster carers in the system. ...

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Ofsted consults on new approach to Cafcass inspections

Ofsted consults on new approach to Cafcass inspections

Wednesday, 14 October 2020

We've launched a new consultation on how we plan to inspect Cafcass from 2021: stakeholders can give their views until 11 November. ...

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Ofsted: School leaders determined pupils won’t become 'the COVID generation'

Ofsted: School leaders determined pupils won’t become 'the COVID generation'

Tuesday, 06 October 2020

Ofsted has published the first reports on how schools and children’s homes are addressing the needs of children at this time....

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