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Consultation proposals on how Ofsted inspects schools, early years settings and further education and skills providers, to take effect from September 2019.
This note informs schools and inspectors of changes coming into effect before the education inspection framework (EIF) in September 2019.
Judgment has been handed down in Ofsted’s appeal case against Durand Academy Trust. The Court of Appeal has agreed with Ofsted.
Amanda Spielman provides a commentary on phase 3 of Ofsted's research into the school curriculum.
Ofsted has appointed a range of experts and professionals from universities, schools and pre-schools, to join its new Early Years Pedagogy and Practice Forum.
The Chief Inspector wrote to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) about the short inspection model and plans to collect more evidence from parents about schools.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman discusses the quality of education, training and care services in England at the launch of Ofsted's Annual Report today.
This year's annual report finds the overall quality of education and care in England is improving, but more action is needed to support the children being left behind.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector discussed Level 2 study programmes and the 2019 Education Inspection Framework at the Association of Colleges annual conference.
Colleges must work more effectively with local employers to help unlock the unrealised potential of young people taking level 2 study programmes, Amanda Spielman will say in a speech this afternoon.
The Chief Inspector addressed the NCAS conference in Manchester about local authority children's services, criminal exploitation of children and county lines.
A report published today finds that local agencies must learn lessons from past sexual exploitation cases to respond to 'county lines' and other child criminal exploitation.
The Chief Inspector wrote to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to set out what Ofsted considers to be major risks to the quality of education and school effectiveness.
Amanda Spielman has proposed changes to how Ofsted inspects from September 2019.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector discussed the reasoning behind our proposals for the 2019 education inspection framework.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, discusses findings from recent curriculum research, curriculum design and the new education inspection framework.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, responded to a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Ofsted is setting up a forum for academics, practitioners and researchers to talk about a wide range of early years issues.
The Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Inspector discussed tackling the neglect of older children and the important role of learning, skills and work in preventing criminality.
A statement from Ofsted's press office following coverage of Little Ducklings Pre-School inspection outcome report in the media.
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