Guidance: Ofsted Inspectors: conflicts of interest policy and procedure
Guidance for contracted Ofsted Inspectors on when to declare a conflict of interest, and the process to follow. Documents Conflicts of interest: policy and procedure…
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.
Transparency data: 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 Ofsted HMI pen…
Research and analysis: Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI): annual Ofsted report letters
Annual Ofsted report letters on the quality of the inspections and reports by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Documents Annual report on the quality of…
Correspondence: Steiner schools: Amanda Spielman writes to Damian Hinds July 2019
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector has written to the Secretary of State for Education setting out Ofsted’s findings after inspecting Steiner schools. Documents Steiner schools: Amanda Spielman…
Amanda Spielman at the National Day Nurseries Association
Amanda Spielman spoke about the education inspection framework (EIF) and offered clarity on how Ofsted inspects. It’s a pleasure to be here today. Looking at…
OFSTED Chief Inspector visits National Grid Training site as company receives “Outstanding” three times in a row
On Thursday 13th June, 2019, National Grid hosted a visit by Her Majesty’s OFSTED Chief Inspector (HMCI) Amanda Spielman to their Eakring Learning Centre. The…
Ofsted Chief Inspector repeats call for outstanding school exemption to be lifted as more schools lose top Ofsted grade
Only 16% of outstanding primary and secondary schools inspected this academic year retained their top Ofsted rating, according to official statistics published today (13 Jun).…
Amanda Spielman’s speech to the North Yorkshire Coast Opportunity Area
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector discussed her visits to 3 schools in the North Yorkshire Coast Opportunity Area and the new inspection framework consultation: Good afternoon. Thank…
Amanda Spielman at the Muslim Teachers’ Association
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector gave a speech at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Muslim Teachers’ Association: It’s good to be back at the Institute of…
Amanda Spielman speech: at the 2019 Annual Apprenticeships Conference
The Chief Inspector discussed the apprenticeship landscape, current challenges that providers face and Ofsted’s approach. Here is Amanda Spielman’s speech from the Annual Apprenticeship Conference…