Inspectorates of British schools overseas: annual Ofsted report letters
Annual report on the quality of inspection work by the inspectorates of British schools overseas in the academic year 2018/19 Annual report on the quality…
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted aims to improve lives by raising standards in education and children’s social care.
They are responsible for:
- The inspection and regulation of educational institutions including independent schools, state schools, academies and childcare facilities
- The inspection of agencies responsible for adoption, fostering and other social care services
- The inspection of other services for children and young people
- Carrying out research on education and social care
- Reporting on the above institutions and relaying the information to the government
What happens during an inspection?
Inspectors will talk to a range of pupils and staff about important aspects of the school’s work. Inspectors will also take account of external views of the school’s performance. This may include any evaluation of the school’s performance by the local authority.
Amanda Spielman at the 2021 Schools & Academies Show
The Chief Inspector discussed Ofsted’s work and the impact of COVID on schools at the Schools & Academies Show in Birmingham. It’s very good to…
Amanda Spielman at the AoC Annual Conference 2021
Good afternoon, it’s great to see you today and it’s fantastic to be here in person in Birmingham – after far too long restricted to…
Building a really strong working relationship between Ofsted and the college sector
@Ofstednews’ Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman spoke at #AoCConf21, the annual conference of the Association of Colleges in Birmingham: Good afternoon, it’s great to see you…
Ofsted has been asked by government to inspect all schools and further education (FE) providers by summer 2025
@Ofstednews accelerates inspections for schools and further education providers Ofsted has been asked by government to inspect all schools and further education (FE) providers by…
Ofsted Inspectors: lists
Home Education, training and skills Inspections and performance of education providers Inspection and performance of further education providers Transparency data
Reported COVID-19 notifications by registered early years and childcare settings
Data on the number of registered early years and childcare providers reporting one or more confirmed cases of COVID-19. Applies to England Documents Reported COVID-19…
Report an unregistered school
How to refer a possible unregistered school to Ofsted for investigation. Applies to England Contents What is an unregistered school? Penalties for running an unregistered…
Ofsted: Lack of foster carers mean children missing out on support
A continued lack of capacity in the foster care sector is leading to vulnerable children missing out on the care and support they need, @Ofstednews…