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Ofsted has today published a subject report looking at how religious education (RE) is being taught in England’s schools.
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, today announced that he has appointed Dame Christine Gilbert to lead an independent learning review into Ofsted’s response to the tragic death of Ruth Perry.
Ofsted has updated its policies for making complaints about inspections, and pausing inspections under exceptional circumstances.
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.
Ofsted has today extended its Big Listen consultation to hear directly from children, seeking their views on how Ofsted can improve.
Ofsted has today responded to each of the Education Select Committee's recommendations.
A speech by Ofsted's Chief Inspector at the Association of School and College Leaders Annual Conference 2024.
Ofsted’s new Chief Inspector will pledge to put the interests of disadvantaged children at the heart of future reforms, as he launches a major public consultation on Ofsted’s work.
Ofsted has today published a subject report looking at how English is being taught in England’s schools.
Ofsted has today published guidance for inspecting providers of supported accommodation and the outcome of the consultation.
Ofsted has published an independent review of careers guidance in special schools, independent specialist colleges (ISCs) and pupil referral units (PRUs).
Letters requesting a set of regulators to update their strategic approach to AI, with the intention of increasing the transparency around how they are implementing the AI Regulation White Paper proposals.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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.
Ofsted has sent surveys to social care providers to find out about the experiences of the children, parents, staff and professionals involved.
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have today published a report looking at how education, health and care partners work together to commission and oversee alternative provision (AP).
The department for education has sent its response to the coroner’s Regulation 28 report to prevent further tragedies.
Ofsted has pledged to always act with professionalism, courtesy, empathy and respect, in a response to a Prevention of Future Deaths report issued by HM Coroner last month.
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.
Inspections of schools and further education providers in England will begin from 22 January, following mental health awareness training for all lead inspectors.
The new His Majesty’s Chief Inspector begins with an immediate package of training for inspectors, a response to the Ruth Perry inquest and a Big Listen.
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