Ofsted early years research
Ofsted research for early years. Contents Curriculum Disadvantaged children Inspections Providers and quality of provision Ofsted carries out research alongside its main inspection work. This…
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.
Ofsted social care research
Ofsted research about children’s social care. Ofsted carries out research alongside its main inspection programme of providers. The research programme serves a range of purposes.…
Amanda Spielman letter to the Secretary of State for Justice about Oakhill Secure Training Centre
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List of Ofsted Inspectors completing inspections
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HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Ofsted’s work
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Ofsted pen portraits of Her Majesty’s Inspectors (HMIs)
The HMI pen portraits give a biographical summary of individuals’ expertise, including their experience and qualifications. Documents Ofsted HMI pen portraits HTML Details Ofsted publishes…
Amanda Spielman’s speech at the ASCL Annual Conference 2021
A speech by Ofsted’s Chief Inspector at the ASCL (Association of School and College Leaders) Annual Conference 2021: This conference comes at an interesting time…
Ofsted Chief Inspector – “We cannot furlough young people’s learning”
Children’s education has consistently been a national priority, which is why we want classrooms to reopen wherever possible in the new term. It is widely acknowledged…
