Ofsted’s Career Guidance Review: A Missed Opportunity
Kerry Boffey of FIN argues Ofsted’s CIAG review fell short, for example in addressing the broader context of career guidance for employers and established employees.…
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.
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Apprenticeship provider ranked one of the best in the UK
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School “thrilled” to retain good Ofsted rating
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The crucial role of quality delivery in further education
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Sir Martyn Oliver Appointed as Ofsted Chief Inspector
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Teamwork critical to achieving Ofsted ‘outstanding’
Sue Pittock attributes Remit Training’s being judged outstanding to a combination of sound investment and highly committed teamwork. Our sector is currently navigating very choppy…
Ann Gravells reflects on the last 20 years in further education
Ann Gravells writes about her experiences as a lecturer in further education during the last 20 years, and explains what it was like to work…
Ofsted Report Hails Realise Progress
Realise has enhanced its growing reputation as one of the UK’s leading training providers after being awarded a grade two Ofsted report rating. Following an…
Young People’s Nursing Service rated GOOD by inspectors
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