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The framework sets out how Ofsted, together with His Majestys Inspectorate of Prisons and the Care Quality Commission, will inspect secure training centres. This framework came into force in April 2019.
Published 7 February 2014 Last updated 15 December 2022 +show all updates
Updated to clarify the urgent notification process.
Removed guidance on assurance visits as these are no longer taking place. We have revised the secure training centres framework to take the 2019 education inspection framework into account and updated the timeline so there is a shorter timescale to report publication. We have also revised the Annex A form.
Added guidance on assurance visits that Ofsted will carry out from 1
