Ofsted Postpones Initial Teacher Education Inspections Until 2025/26
Ofsted has postponed the start to its next initial teacher education (ITE) inspection cycle until the 2025/26 academic year, following a request by the Secretary…
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Sir Martyn Oliver’s AoC Speech: Working Together to Shape the Future Skills System
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, announced key changes to FE inspection processes. Following the “Big Listen” consultation, single-word judgements will be replaced with detailed…
Ofsted Unveils Major Reforms in Response to ‘Big Listen’ Consultation
Ofsted has today published a detailed response to its ‘Big Listen’ consultation, setting out how the inspectorate will reset its relationship with the sectors it…
Ofsted: Teachers’ access to high quality training variable and reliant on access to ‘Golden Thread’
Ofsted: Teachers’ access to high quality training variable and reliant on access to ‘Golden Thread’ reforms Ofsted has today published the findings from phase 2…
Ofsted “Deep dives” removed from ungraded inspections
’Deep dives’ removed from ungraded Ofsted inspections Today, at the National Association of Headteacher’s (NAHT) Annual conference, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, announced changes…
Dame Christine Gilbert to lead independent review into Ofsted’s response to Ruth Perry tragedy
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, today announced that he has appointed Dame Christine Gilbert to lead an independent learning review into Ofsted’s response…
Ofsted responds to the Education Select Committee report
Ofsted‘s has today responded to each of the Education Select Committee’s recommendations; including confirming a review of its current risk assessment model, agreeing to publish…
Ofsted chief will put disadvantaged children first, as he launches ‘Big Listen’ to hear from parents and professionals
Ofsted’s new Chief Inspector will pledge to put the interests of disadvantaged children at the heart of future reforms, as he launches a major public…
Ofsted’s Big Listen: Sector Reaction
The sector reacts to Ofsted’s Big Listen. ASCL comment on Ofsted’s ‘big listen’: Responding to Ofsted Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver’s launch of the ‘big…
Ofsted confirms plans for inspecting supported accommodation
Ofsted has today published guidance for inspecting providers of supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 to 17. The guidance follows…