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We’re asking parents, carers, professionals and learners what they think about our proposals to improve education inspections and our new report cards for providers.
We’re testing our proposed new approach to education inspections and in this blog post, we set out what we’re testing, what it will involve and what the next steps will be.
Homeless children need better information and independent advocacy to help understand their rights
Press release
Ofsted has today published new research on how local authorities support homeless children aged 16 and 17.
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke at the Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) 2025 Winter Conference/AGM in London.
Ofsted launches point-in-time surveys
News story
Ofsted has sent surveys to social care providers to find out about the experiences of the children, parents, staff and professionals involved.
Ofsted sets out proposals for fairer education inspections and new, more detailed report cards
Press release
Ofsted is consulting on a new approach to inspecting education providers and the introduction of report cards.
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