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This guide gives a summary of what providers should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
How we carry out inspections of landlords
Information on Ofsted inspections for independent schools that are not members of associations.
This guide gives a summary of what schools should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
Our plan for undertaking landlord inspections.
Ofsted's policy for considering whether to defer or pause an inspection or visit, or whether additional evidence needs to be gathered.
Our expectations of inspectors and providers during inspection or wider regulatory activity.
Information for lead providers about what happens when Ofsted carries out early career framework (ECF) and national professional qualification (NPQ) inspections.
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