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Advice note from Sir Michael Wilshaw, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, on the inspection of schools previously inspected by the Bridge Schools Inspectorate.
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Joint targeted area inspection guidance on the multi-agency response to child sexual abuse in the family environment.
Daniel Muijs, Ofsted’s Deputy Director, Research and Evaluation, shares some remote learning tips, based on research and visits to schools and colleges.
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Forms for supported accommodation providers to fill in for inspections under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).
Protocol for Ofsted’s working arrangements with approved independent inspection providers for British schools overseas.
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