FE Soundbite Edition 687: Updates on Ofsted, LGBT+ Inclusion, Teacher Labour Market, and EDI
Welcome to Soundbite Edition 687! This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal brought to you by FE News: ISSN 2732-4095. We know life is busy, so here…
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.
School leaders respond to statement from Ofsted Chief Inspector on Ruth Perry tragedy
A statement from Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman. Ruth Perry’s death was a tragedy. Our thoughts remain with Ruth’s family, friends and the school community…
Basingstoke College of Technology celebrated for excellent teaching and student opportunities in impressive Ofsted report
Basingstoke College of Technology has received its best-ever Ofsted rating to date confirming its excellence in building the careers of tomorrow by providing rich and…
School leaders call for pause on Ofsted inspections after Ruth Perry tragedy
With the news breaking about Headteacher, Ruth Perry, School leaders from around the country have called for Ofsted Inspections to be paused. Sector Response Paul…
Outstanding Ofsted Inspection for Portland College
Portland College was graded Outstanding in every category in an Ofsted Inspection, January 2023. Four Ofsted Inspectors assessed all elements of the further education provision…
Ofsted ‘Good’ news for City of Wolverhampton College
City of Wolverhampton College has maintained its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following a recent inspection. A team of 14 inspectors carried out a rigorous four-day full assessment…
Labour’s Bridget Phillipson sets out plan to reform Ofsted
Phillipson declares Labour the Party of school standards as she sets out plan to reform Ofsted Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson MP, will today (Saturday…
City of Bristol College Ofsted
City of Bristol College has been awarded a ‘GOOD’ rating from Ofsted and has been shown to be meeting local and regional skills needs following…
The Sheffield College is graded ‘good’ in latest Ofsted report
Sheffield College students and staff have been praised in a new report published by the education watchdog Ofsted. The overall effectiveness of the College has…
Looking to the Future for FE and Skills
In this article, we talk with Paul about the past and looking to the future of FE and Skills. Q. We recently had the Ofsted…