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Schools and early education update: academic year 2021 to 2022

Updates for inspectors and stakeholders with the latest information and guidance about Ofsted's inspection work in schools and early education settings.

Applies to England

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The update is for inspectors, though education professionals may also find it useful.

It includes relevant guidance and information for inspectors on early education inspection matters as well as for schools.

The September 2021 edition includes changes to the school inspection handbooks, guidance and inspection instruments for the autumn term.

The March 2022 edition includes a summary of changes to the section 5 inspection handbook and guidance, an update on the IDSR and details of our guidance on EIF inspections and the EYFS.

Updates to this page

Published 9 September 2021
Last updated 21 December 2022 + show all updates
  1. Added the December edition of the school and early education update.

  2. Added the July edition of the school and early education update.

  3. Added the March 2022 edition of the school and early education update.

  4. First published.

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