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Ofsted's Chief Inspector discusses the future of school inspections, how we use data and ongoing work on a new education inspection framework.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector discussed the importance of the early years and developing a love of reading at the 2018 Pre-school Learning Alliance conference.
Amanda Spielman, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, responds to the National Audit Office (NAO) report, 'Ofsted's inspections of schools'.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector discusses the quality of apprenticeships, changes in the sector and Ofsted's role at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference in Birmingham.
Eleanor Schooling shares some of the common themes that have emerged as local authorities improve from inadequate.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector addressed the 2018 Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) Annual Conference in Birmingham.
HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman discusses diversity, ethical leadership and faith schools at the foundation's annual conference.
The Department for Education has today (31 January) announced two new appointments and a re-appointment to the Ofsted board.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Eleanor Schooling writes that it is possible for homes to support ‘hard-to-place’ children and still achieve a good or better inspection outcome.
HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman discusses science education and the quest for knowledge.
Ofsted's National Director, Social Care, Eleanor Schooling discusses how to more effectively safeguard some children who are currently home educated.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman discusses the quality of education and care in England today at the launch of Ofsted's Annual Report.
This year's annual report finds the overall quality of education and care in England is improving, but areas of persistent underperformance remain.
Changes will ensure short inspections are responsible interventions that minimise the burden on schools.
Today (30 November), Ofsted have published a new early years curriculum report called Bold Beginnings.
Ofsted inspection of local authority children's services is changing in 2018.
HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman discusses the curriculum and teacher workload at Ark's Teach 2017 conference in Birmingham.
These updates for inspectors and stakeholders contain information and guidance about Ofsted's inspection work in schools.
HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman described how Ofsted is aiming to be a force for improvement at the Association of Colleges' annual conference in Birmingham.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector talks about Ofsted being a force for improvement in the early years sector.
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