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Ofsted has published the fifth in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum. The latest review looks at geography education.
New two-year term to commence on 1 January 2022
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Chris Jones discusses some of Ofsted's findings from an evaluation of the impact of the education inspection framework (EIF).
A large majority of parents (87%) think that their child’s school has handled the pandemic well, according to Ofsted’s annual Parents Survey for 2021, published today.
Termination warning notice issued to the Dean Trust in relation to Dean Trust Wigan by the Department for Education.
From April, Ofsted will publish a series of subject reviews and reports, taking a ‘state of the nation’ look at curriculum quality across primary and secondary schools.
The majority of summer term activity will remain lighter-touch, monitoring inspections
Ofsted will not return to a full programme of graded inspections until September.
A speech by Ofsted's Chief Inspector at the ASCL (Association of School and College Leaders) Annual Conference 2021.
Termination warning notice issued to Manchester Health Academy Trust in relation to Manchester Health Academy by the Department for Education.
Termination notice issued to the Members and Trustees of Griffin Schools Trust in relation to Stantonbury International by the Department for Education.
Termination notice issued to the Nunthorpe Multi Academy Trust in relation to Rye Hills Academy by the Department for Education.
Ofsted’s return to inspection in 2021 will happen in phases, with no graded inspections for education or social care providers planned before the summer term.
The Chief Inspector of Education and Children’s Social Care has warned that the invisibility of vulnerable children as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic should be a matter of national concern.
The Chief Inspector spoke at the launch of Ofsted's 2019 to 2020 Annual Report on education, children's services and skills.
Minded to terminate letter issued to St Therese of Lisieux Catholic MAT in relation to Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy by the Department for Education.
Bespoke Professional Development and Training Limited is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.
Termination notice issued to the Learning Link Multi Academy Trust in relation to Netherbrook Primary School, Dudley Wood Primary School, Kates Hill Primary School and Sledmere Primary School by the Department for Education.
Updates for inspectors and stakeholders with the latest information and guidance about Ofsted's inspection work in schools and early education settings.
Minded to terminate letter issued to the Diocese of Worcester Multi-Academy Trust in relation to St Nicholas C of E Middle School by the Department for Education.
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