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Universal infant free school meals (UIFS…
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
Published allocations and conditions of grant for the 2020 to 2021 academic year. Documents Universal infant free school meals (UIFSM): conditions of grant 2020 to 2021 HTML Universal infant free school meals (UIFSM): provisional...
Universal infant free school meals (UIFS…
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
Published allocations and conditions of grant for the 2019 to 2020 academic year. Documents Universal infant free school meals (UIFSM): final funding allocations for 2019 to 2020 MS Excel Spreadsheet, 6.41MB This file may...
Providing apprenticeships during the cor…
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
This document sets out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). Documents Guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers, end-point assessment organisations (EPAOs)...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): initial teacher …
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
Information for providers about managing initial teacher training courses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Documents Coronavirus (COVID-19): initial teacher training (ITT) HTML Details Guidance for ITT providers with courses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). It covers:how to...
Inspection reports are popular with pare…
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
The latest YouGov survey, published on the same day as our annual report and accounts, found that Ofsted's inspection reports are well-received by parents. Over 4 in 5 parents think that...
Ofsted corporate annual reports and acco…
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
Ofsted's corporate annual reports provide highlights of projects and set out our progress in meeting our objectives. They also include accounts for each year. Documents Ofsted annual report and accounts 2019 to...
Annual parents survey
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
Findings from online surveys on parents' awareness and perceptions of Ofsted. Surveys conducted by YouGov on behalf of Ofsted. Documents Annual Parents Survey 2020: parents' awareness and perceptions of Ofsted PDF, 1.22MB...
Online Repayment Service - you talked, w…
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
A blog by David Wallace, Deputy CEO of the Student Loans Company Very few people appreciate that the Student Loans Company has well over nine million customers and offers a...
Attendance in education and early years …
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
A summary of attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March and early years settings since Thursday 16 April. Documents 9 July 2020 data and summary: attendance in education and early years...
Apprenticeship funding
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
How the government funds apprenticeships in England, including details of funding bands and the apprenticeship levy. Documents Apprenticeship funding in England (from August 2020) PDF, 320KB, 22 pages This file may not be suitable...
Higher technical education: consultation…
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
An independent analysis by York Consulting of responses to the Department for Education’s (DfE) consultation on higher technical education. Documents Higher technical education consultation analysis PDF, 2.04MB, 183 pages Details This document should be read...
Improving higher technical education
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
This consultation has concluded Download the full outcome Reforming higher technical education: government response PDF, 817KB, 60 pages Detail of outcome Summary of responses we received, along with the government’s response outlining the next...
Statutory notice to the Institute for Ap…
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
A letter from the government to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) about Documents Statutory notice to IfATE PDF, 252KB, 6 pages Details The government has issued supplementary statutory notice to IfATE...
Higher technical education reforms
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
What the government will do to reform higher technical education following a consultation held in 2019. Documents Higher technical education reforms HTML Details This document explains the government’s plans to introduce a national scheme...
Higher technical qualifications
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
What are higher technical qualifications? Higher technical qualifications are qualifications at level 4 and 5, for example:higher national certificates (HNCs)higher national diplomas (HNDs)foundation degreesThe qualifications sit between A levels and T...
School land: decisions about disposals
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
A summary of the decisions about the disposal of school land. Documents Decisions on the disposal of school land HTML Details This document explains decisions about the disposal of school land and the background to...
Ofqual support for reform of Higher Tech…
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
Employer input is vital to the future success of these regulated qualifications. The government has today (14 July 2020) confirmed its proposals for reforming higher technical education. These arrangements strengthen the...
Dispatch of exam scripts: yellow label s…
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
Information for exams officers about using the Parcelforce Worldwide yellow label service to dispatch exam scripts for general qualifications. Documents Dispatch of exam script guide PDF, 146KB, 11 pages This file may not...
Major overhaul of higher technical educa…
Jul 14, 2020 / Resources
New package of measures for higher technical education will build on the work to transform technical and vocational education in Britain Measures to boost the quality and take-up of higher technical...
Taking exams during the coronavirus (COV…
Jul 13, 2020 / Resources
What schools, colleges and students need to know about cancelled GCSEs, AS and A levels and other qualifications in 2020, and the plans for taking future exams. Documents Taking exams during the...
COVID Summer Food Fund
Jul 13, 2020 / Resources
Guidance for schools and local authorities on providing vouchers to support pupils eligible for free school meals over the summer holiday period during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. ContentsOrdering vouchersSending the vouchers...
Studying in the UK: guidance for EU stud…
Jul 13, 2020 / Resources
What citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland studying, or planning to study in the UK should consider. ContentsWhat all EU students should do to continue living in the...
Response to Open Letter on Racial Justic…
Jul 13, 2020 / Resources
Our CEO, Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE, responds to the open letter on racial justice in higher education from ethnic minority staff in the UK (published6 July 2020 in Times...
New study published on supply chain chal…
Jul 13, 2020 / Resources
Understanding the supply chain vulnerabilities that emerged during lockdown will help us to prepare for future shocks, including a potential second wave of COVID-19, according to a National Engineering...
Waldegrave School
Jul 13, 2020 / Resources
The schools adjudicator’s admission objection decision about Waldegrave School. Documents ADA3668: Waldegrave School PDF, 168KB, 10 pages Details Decision reference: ADA3668 Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements – partially upheld School type: academy School phase: secondary Local authority:...
Protective measures for holiday or after…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Protective measures for providers of community activities, holiday or after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings offering provision to children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Documents Protective measures for out-of-school settings during...
Guidance for parents and carers of child…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Guidance for parents and carers of children attending community activities, holiday or after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings. Documents Guidance for parents and carers of children attending out-of-school settings during the...
Find, join or create a network for schoo…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
How business professionals working in schools can find, join or create a network of local school business professionals. Documents Find a school business professional network HTML Join or create a network for school business...
Lancashire and West Yorkshire headteache…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Membership structure and records of meetings for the Lancashire and West Yorkshire headteacher board. Documents Lancashire and West Yorkshire headteacher board: membership HTML Draft agenda for meeting: 17 July 2020 PDF, 133KB, 3 pages Draft...
Further education and skills inspections…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Data for inspections and outcomes as at 29 February 2020 including data for inspections carried out between 1 September 2019 and 29 February 2020. Documents Main findings: further education and skills...
What parents and carers need to know abo…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Information for parents and carers about the opening of early years providers, schools and colleges, safety in schools, attendance, transport, school meals and exams. Documents What parents and carers need to know...
Apprenticeship funding bands
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Sets out the funding bands that will apply for existing apprenticeship frameworks and apprenticeship standards. Documents Apprenticeship standards: funding bands ODS, 77.7KB This file is in an OpenDocument format This file may not...
School funding: exceptional costs associ…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Guidance on funding available to schools to support them with costs associated with coronavirus (COVID-19). Documents School funding: exceptional costs associated with coronavirus (COVID-19) for the period from March to July...
Academy trusts: provide or update govern…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
How to notify ESFA of new and replacement governance roles in academy trusts. Documents Updating governance details on GIAS: guidance for single academy trusts HTML Updating governance details on GIAS: guidance for multi...
8 things you should know about your stud…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
8 things you might not know about your student loan, but definitely should. Student loans and how they’re repaid works differently from other types of borrowing. For example, did you know...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): reducing burdens…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
List of data collections, services or requests which will be cancelled, paused or will continue. Documents Reducing burdens on educational and care settings HTML Details Schools and local authorities should continue to check this document...
New Ofsted chair announced
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Dame Christine Ryan appointed next chair of Ofsted. Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson today (10 July 2020) announced the appointment of Dame Christine Ryan as next chair of Ofsted. As...
School-level annual school census: guide…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
How independent schools must collect and submit data for the school-level annual school census (SLASC). ContentsImportant datesSubmit your dataCensus documentsDo you need help?Feedback SLASC is an annual, statutory census that takes place...
SLASC 2021: technical specification
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Technical specification and validation rules describing the requirements for the school-level annual school census (SLASC) 2021. Documents SLASC 2021: technical specification Ref: DfE-00116-2020PDF, 497KB, 44 pages Details This is technical information about submitting data...
Summer 2020 - extra funding for free mea…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
16 to 19 @ESFAGovUK funding: free meals in further education funded institutions for 2019 to 2020 Guidance to help provide free meals to disadvantaged 16 to 18 year old students in further education...
16 to 19 funding: free meals in further …
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Guidance to help provide free meals to disadvantaged 16 to 18 year old students in further education funded institutions. ContentsWho this guide is forCoronavirus (COVID-19) specific updateSummer 2020 - extra...
Free schools and UTCs: successful applic…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Details of successful applications for free schools and university technical colleges (UTCs) in the pre-opening stage. Documents List of free schools and UTCs in the pre-opening stage (July 2020) ODS, 33.8KB This file...
Further education and skills inspections…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Management information showing in-year and most recent inspection outcomes. Data will be updated monthly, around the 10th working day of each month. Management information was not published in October or November...
Ofsted Board meetings 2020
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Ofsted Board meeting papers and minutes from 2020. Documents Ofsted Board minutes: 12 February 2020 HTML Details The Ofsted Board meets at least 4 times a year and is responsible for setting the strategic priorities...
Underkeeper
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Reference Number: ST0412 Details of standard Occupation summary This occupation is found in the game and wildlife management sector. The broad purpose of the occupation is to participate in habitat management, pest and...
Agriculture / horticulture professional …
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: Crop husbandry and management of controllable variables and awareness of non-controllable variables (e.g. climate, season and weather) Back to Duty K2: Current and future research and development related to crop...
Camera prep technician
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: The role of camera preparation in the production process and the impact of camera preparation on production schedules and budgets. Back to Duty K2: The workflow for camera preparation including...
Junior advertising creative
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: The roles and departments and functions within an advertising team and how they interact with their own role. For example account planning, Account Executives, production specialists. Back to Duty K2:...
Tool process design engineer
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: Strategic tool design including the principles and practices of toolmaking machine capability and the limitations of new press tools Back to Duty K2: How to design a new tooling process...
Construction plant operative
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: The operator-level servicing, checks and maintenance requirements for the range of plant Back to Duty K2: How tools and equipment for maintenance, checks, servicing and configuration requirements are to be...
Metal recycling technical manager (MRTM)
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: The legislative framework and technical application of relevant Acts, regulations, guidance and codes of practice as applicable to a Metal Recycling business unit. Knowledge across the following areas must...
Data technician
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: Range of different types of existing data.Common sources of data - internal, external, open data sets, public and private.Data formats and their importance for analysis.Data architecture - the framework...
Ordnance munitions and explosives specia…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: The advanced concepts in specialist areas of OME, such as chemistry, materials science, engineering, detonics, explosive effect, ballistics, manufacturing, safety, test and evaluation. Back to Duty K2: The processes involved...
Lift truck and powered access engineerin…
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: Company and customer policies, rules, and safe working procedures when working in different environments Back to Duty K2: Tools and equipment required for each application within the Lift Truck and...
Hygiene specialist
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: Relevant national and international industry legislation and codes of practice, including Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), employment, product, chemical and environmental...
Clinical dental technician
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
Reference Number: ST0543 Details of standard Occupational profile: Clinical Dental Technicians (CDT) are General Dental Council (GDC) registered dental professionals who provide a complete dentures direct to patients and other dental devices such...
Health and Care Intelligence Specialist
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: The application of advanced level applied statistics, epidemiology and analysis. Back to Duty K2: The statistical, epidemiological, social and scientific concepts underpinning the interpretation of health data to produce intelligence...
Fundraiser
Jul 10, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: Commercial understanding of the third sector and fundraising environment, such as external and market factors that impact fundraising performance and the role of competitors and collaborators Back to Duty K2:...
Ofsted’s autumn 2020 plans
Jul 09, 2020 / Resources
Find out about our plans for visiting schools, further education and skills, early years and children's social care providers this autumn. ContentsCommentariesPress releasesGuidance for providers Commentaries HMCI commentary: Our plans for the...
Relationships education, relationships a…
Jul 09, 2020 / Resources
Information from the Department for Education about the introduction of compulsory relationships education and RSE from September 2020. The Department for Education is introducing compulsory Relationships Education for primary pupils and...
Relationships education, relationships a…
Jul 09, 2020 / Resources
The new curriculum will be compulsory from September 2020. Schools should start teaching from that date if they meet the statutory requirements. If they are not ready, or are unable...
Behaviour and discipline in schools
Jul 09, 2020 / Resources
How school leaders and staff can develop a school behaviour policy, including checklists to support full school opening following the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Documents Behaviour and discipline in schools: guidance for headteachers...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): financial suppor…
Jul 09, 2020 / Resources
Funding and financial support available for education, childcare and children’s social care organisations. Documents Coronavirus (COVID-19): financial support for education, early years and children’s social care HTML Details This guidance provides details of support and...
ESFA: Business Update
Jul 09, 2020 / Resources
Business update is the Education and Skills Funding Agency’s monthly round-up of apprenticeship information and news for businesses. Documents Business Update - Issue 58 (July 2020) HTML Business Update - Issue 57 (June 2020) HTML Business...
Education Secretary FE speech with Socia…
Jul 09, 2020 / Resources
In a virtual speech hosted by the Social Market Foundation, the Education Secretary set outs his bold plans on how Further Education will level up the nation. Hello. It is a...
An evaluation of the framework for inspe…
Jul 09, 2020 / Resources
Ofsted evaluation report looking at how the area special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) framework is being implemented and its perceived impact on children and young people with SEND. Documents An...
HMCI commentary: the future of area spec…
Jul 09, 2020 / Resources
Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, discusses the challenges facing the SEND system, along with Ofsted and CQC’s role going forward. The pandemic’s impact on children and young people with special educational...
NEET and participation: local authority …
Jul 09, 2020 / Resources
@EducationGovUK Data showing the proportions of 16- and 17-year-olds in education and training and an estimate of those not in education, employment or training (NEET). The Department for Education’s definitive measures...
SLC Launches New Online Repayment Servic…
Jul 09, 2020 / Resources
A new online repayment service has been launched to provide millions of graduates with more up to date information about their student loan balance New online repayment service will improve the...
World’s first electric digger wins Mac…
Jul 09, 2020 / Resources
JCB’s innovation recognised as vital step in transition to a low-carbon future as UK gears up for construction-led economic recovery The MacRobert Award is the UK’s most prestigious...
East of England and north-east London he…
Jul 08, 2020 / Resources
Membership structure and records of meetings for the East of England and north-east London headteacher board. Documents East of England and north-east London headteacher board: membership HTML Draft meeting agenda: 16 July 2020 PDF, 189KB...
Actions for FE colleges and providers du…
Jul 08, 2020 / Resources
Guidance for further education (FE) providers on maintaining education and skills training, changes to funding arrangements, data collections and assessment. Documents Guidance for further education and skills providers HTML What FE colleges and providers...
ESFA Update
Jul 08, 2020 / Resources
Our weekly newsletter containing actions and information for ESFA-funded organisations. ESFA Update contains the latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for academies, colleges, local...
ESFA Update: 8 July 2020
Jul 08, 2020 / Resources
Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers Documents ESFA Update further education: 8 July 2020 HTML ESFA Update academies: 8...
Local lockdowns: guidance for education …
Jul 08, 2020 / Resources
What schools, colleges, nurseries, childminders, early years and other educational settings need to do if there's a local lockdown during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Documents Guidance for educational and childcare settings in...
Academy trust chair suitability checks
Jul 08, 2020 / Resources
Information and forms for academy trust chairs of trustees to apply for suitability and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Documents Academy trust chair suitability checks: guidance for applicants HTML Academy trust chair...
Direction: Arshad Ali barred from managi…
Jul 08, 2020 / Resources
A decision from the Secretary of State to direct that Arshad Ali should be prohibited from the management of independent schools. Documents Regulation of school managers and governors: prohibition direction - Arshad...
Direction: Nadia Ali barred from managin…
Jul 08, 2020 / Resources
A decision from the Secretary of State to direct that Nadia Ali should be prohibited from the management of independent schools. Documents Regulation of school managers and governors: prohibition direction - Nadia...
Academies budget forecast return: guide …
Jul 08, 2020 / Resources
Guide to help academies complete the budget forecast return Documents Academies budget forecast guidance for completing the online form HTML Details We have published the guide for the academies budget forecast financial return - BFR3Y...
Academies budget forecast returns
Jul 08, 2020 / Resources
Information to help academy trusts submit their budget forecast returns to the Education and Skills Funding Agency. ContentsAcademies budget forecast return three year (BFR3Y)Academies budget forecast return outturn (BFRO)New academy BFRsQuestions Academies...
Ofsted replaces Ofsted Online website
Jul 08, 2020 / Resources
We have closed the Ofsted Online site today as replacement web pages are now fully operational. As part of the continuing improvements and updates we’re making to Ofsted’s online systems...
Letters to academy trusts about poor per…
Jul 07, 2020 / Resources
DfE letters to academy trusts about poor or inadequate performance or weaknesses in safeguarding, governance or financial management. ContentsPre-warning and minded to terminate noticesWarning noticesNotices of provisional intention to terminateTermination noticesRemoved...
Introduction of T Levels
Jul 07, 2020 / Resources
#TLevels are due to be introduced from the academic year 2020 to 2021. Find out what they are and what they mean for you. Information about the new T Level study...
Ofsted: coronavirus (COVID-19) rolling u…
Jul 07, 2020 / Resources
Ofsted guidance and information relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) for schools, early years, children's social care and further education and skills providers. ContentsSending us documentsForms for early years and social care providersOur...
State-funded school inspections and outc…
Jul 07, 2020 / Resources
Management information aggregated and published monthly, and a one-off publication of inspections and outcomes from 2005 to 2015. For the latest individual inspection reports, please visit our reports website. Schools management information:...
Apply to be an external expert with Ofqu…
Jul 07, 2020 / Resources
Find out what the role of an external expert involves and how to apply, and current experts can find information on renewing their contracts. ContentsWho can be an external expert?Why should...
External quality assurance of end-point …
Jul 07, 2020 / Resources
The status of apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) where Ofqual has been asked to provide external quality assurance. Documents Confirmed Ofqual quality assured end point assessments MS Excel Spreadsheet, 20.5KB This file may not be...
Student finance through the pandemic
Jul 07, 2020 / Resources
Student Loans Company CEO Paula Sussex talks about the challenges of delivering reliable finance to students and providers during COVID-19 Despite the pandemic, the Student Loans Company is committed to paying...
Ofqual annual report for the period 1 Ap…
Jul 07, 2020 / Resources
Ofqual annual report for the period 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020. Documents Annual Report and Accounts 2019 to 2020 Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-2002-4, Ofqual/20/6632, HC 4122020-21PDF, 3.25MB, 146 pagesOrder a copy Annual...
Introduction of T Levels: Find out what …
Jul 07, 2020 / Resources
#TLevels are due to be introduced from the academic year 2020 to 2021. Find out what they are and what they mean for you. Information about the new T Level study...
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