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Ofsted has today published a subject report looking at how geography is being taught in England’s schools.
Guidance on how Ofsted regulates social care providers.
This data includes the figures on applications accepted as 'complete' by Ofsted for supported accommodation providers.
We're making some changes to improve the data and commentary that we publish.
Guidance for inspectors carrying out a JTAI of the multi-agency response to the identification of initial need and risk (often referred to as the ‘front door’).
Ofsted’s thematic review of regional adoption agencies (RAA)
A new approach to inspecting early years providers will give good and outstanding providers more consistency while prioritising providers rated less than good.
From 21 February, childcare providers do not have to notify Ofsted of any COVID-19 cases at their setting, whether in staff or children.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Social care data to accompany the Ofsted Annual Report 2022/23.
Ofsted has today responded to each of the Education Select Committee's recommendations.
Guidance for inspectors and investigators of unregistered independent schools.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, comments on the most able pupils, saying that there is still too much talent going to waste.
New guidance from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for visits looking at how children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are being prepared for adulthood.
This collection brings together information about how inspections work as well as resources for staff, inspectors and parents.
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects residential provision of further education colleges.
Ofsted has today published the first review in a new series looking at what makes for a high-quality education in different subjects across the curriculum.
This chart sets out Ofsted's senior structure.
Ofsted has today published a thematic review looking at how adoption services provided by regional adoption agencies (RAAs) contribute to good outcomes for children and families.
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More than 9 out of 10 local authorities frequently struggle to find homes for children with complex needs, according to a new report from Ofsted.
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