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Review concludes no advance warning given to Norfolk academies

Review concludes no advance warning given to Norfolk academies

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Ofsted has today published the full independent review into alleged inspection irregularities at three academy schools in Norfolk....

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Ofsted inspection of schools in the North East

Ofsted inspection of schools in the North East

Friday, 23 January 2015

The inspections looked at whether the curriculum was suitably balanced and whether students were prepared for life in modern Britain....

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International inspectors meet to discuss improving the FE sector

International inspectors meet to discuss improving the FE sector

Thursday, 22 January 2015

The event is an opportunity for inspectors from across Europe to learn from each other....

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Ofsted to inspect early years initial teacher training

Ofsted to inspect early years initial teacher training

Wednesday, 21 January 2015

Early years initial teacher training will be inspected for the first time....

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London SMEs and training providers need to work better together

London SMEs and training providers need to work better together

Thursday, 15 January 2015

Ofsted report says that businesses and training providers in London must overcome barriers to help learners....

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Roma pupils must be better supported to learn, says Ofsted

Roma pupils must be better supported to learn, says Ofsted

Tuesday, 16 December 2014

New Ofsted report identifies case studies of good practice in engaging Roma children and makes a number of recommendations....

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Ofsted Annual Report 2013/14 published

Ofsted Annual Report 2013/14 published

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Sir Michael Wilshaw, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector (HMCI), has launched Ofsted’s annual reports for schools and further education and skills....

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HMCI launches Ofsted's Annual Report 2013/14

HMCI launches Ofsted's Annual Report 2013/14

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Her Majesty's Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to launch Ofsted's 2013/14 annual reports for schools and FE and skills....

Primary schools continue to forge ahead, says Ofsted

Primary schools continue to forge ahead, says Ofsted

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Ofsted Annual Report says that primary schools continue to progress but secondary school improvement has stalled....

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More must be done to meet skills needs in Greater Manchester

More must be done to meet skills needs in Greater Manchester

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

While there has been some progress, further education and skills providers must do more to help the local economy....

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Vulnerable children and families in Somerset are not well served

Vulnerable children and families in Somerset are not well served

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Ofsted finds a third of 39 settings inspected less than good with too many children’s services providers judged inadequate ...

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Ofsted announces new plans for inspection of children’s homes

Ofsted announces new plans for inspection of children’s homes

Thursday, 20 November 2014

Inspection framework will put experiences of vulnerable children at the heart of how children's homes are inspected...

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Ofsted calls for prevention of child sexual exploitation to be given higher priority

Ofsted calls for prevention of child sexual exploitation to be given higher priority

Wednesday, 19 November 2014

In the first ever in-depth survey, Ofsted finds that the risk of exploitation is still not well understood in many areas....

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Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to CBI conference

Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to CBI conference

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Speech by Ofsted's HMCI Sir Michael Wilshaw to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) conference in Cambridge....

Ofsted begins transition to GOV.UK

Ofsted begins transition to GOV.UK

Monday, 03 November 2014

During November and December 2014 Ofsted's web presence will be migrating to GOV.UK....

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Consultation on radical changes to inspection

Consultation on radical changes to inspection

Thursday, 09 October 2014

Ofsted’s Chief Inspector sets out proposals for some of the most far-reaching education inspection reforms in the last quarter of a century....

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Further Education and Skills annual lecture 2014: securing a better future for all at 16 and beyond

Further Education and Skills annual lecture 2014: securing a better future for all at 16 and beyond

Wednesday, 08 October 2014

The speech explores the issues that prevent young people from engaging in education, employment or training....

Failure of leadership in tackling poor behaviour costing pupils

Failure of leadership in tackling poor behaviour costing pupils

Thursday, 25 September 2014

Low-level disruptive behaviour in classrooms across the country is impeding children’s learning and damaging their life chances....

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Mike Cladingbowl to leave Ofsted National Director post

Mike Cladingbowl to leave Ofsted National Director post

Thursday, 25 September 2014

Ofsted’s National Director Mike Cladingbowl to leave the post of National Director of Inspection Reform on 1 January 2015....

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Investigation of allegations of inspection irregularities

Investigation of allegations of inspection irregularities

Tuesday, 23 September 2014

Ofsted has today released the findings of an investigation into allegations of inspection irregularities in Norfolk....

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Ofsted finds excellent FE teaching has never been more important

Ofsted finds excellent FE teaching has never been more important

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Ofsted report shows that consistently good or better teaching, learning and assessment has never been more significant for learners in FE....

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Ofsted begins series of no notice school inspections

Ofsted begins series of no notice school inspections

Monday, 15 September 2014

HM Inspectors are mounting a wave of no notice inspections of schools across every region in England....

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Ofsted reports to Wolverhampton Council after focused inspections

Ofsted reports to Wolverhampton Council after focused inspections

Thursday, 11 September 2014

Following inspections of 13 schools in Wolverhampton in June 2014, Ofsted has written to the city council with its findings....

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Ofsted further education and skills annual lecture

Ofsted further education and skills annual lecture

Wednesday, 10 September 2014

The 2014 lecture is 'Securing a better future for all at 16 and beyond'....

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Appointment of new Ofsted Chair

Appointment of new Ofsted Chair

Thursday, 31 July 2014

The Secretary of State for Education, Nicky Morgan, today announced the appointment of David Hoare as the next Chair of Ofsted....

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Inspections of academies in Kemnal Academies Trust

Inspections of academies in Kemnal Academies Trust

Friday, 18 July 2014

Ofsted publishes the outcome letter for the recent focused inspection of academy schools in Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT)....

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Pupil premium starts to make positive difference in many schools

Pupil premium starts to make positive difference in many schools

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Ofsted welcomes new evidence showing the pupil premium is boosting education prospects of poorer children in a growing number of schools....

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Speech to the Association of Directors of Children's Services Annual Conference

Speech to the Association of Directors of Children's Services Annual Conference

Sunday, 13 July 2014

Sir Michael Wilshaw, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, spoke about education and the part that local authorities play in improving schools....

Ofsted consults on separate judgements

Ofsted consults on separate judgements

Wednesday, 09 July 2014

Separate graded judgments on the quality of nursery and reception, and post-16 provision in school inspection reports proposed....

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Updated action plan published following Stanbridge Earls case

Updated action plan published following Stanbridge Earls case

Thursday, 26 June 2014

Ofsted publishes findings of the review of the inspection history of Stanbridge Earls School with an updated action plan....

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