Tag: Ofsted
Nudge unit calls for national Ofsted inspection survey
A recent report has urged Ofsted to consider launching an annual version of its education inspection surveys while…
Ofsted chief wants state school standards ‘enshrined in law’
The chief inspector of Ofsted, Sir Martyn Oliver, has advocated for state school standards to be “enshrined in…
Ofsted MAT inspections should be ungraded, says trusts body
The Confederation of School Trusts (CST) has shared its thoughts on the proposed inspections for academy trusts. The…
Ofsted ‘transparent’ despite withholding reform feedback
The Chief Inspector of Ofsted, Sir Martyn Oliver, has defended the organization’s approach to reform feedback, asserting that…
ASCL drops Ofsted inspector threat – but mulls legal action
The union has decided to postpone its request for leaders to resign from their roles as Ofsted inspectors,…
Outdated Ofsted rule ‘inadequate’ for looked-after children
There is an urgent call for clarity on the criteria councils should follow when selecting schools for children…
ASCL joins Ofsted prep ‘cottage industry’ it once criticised
A union that has criticized an “unproductive cottage industry surrounding inspection preparations” is hosting its own webinars to…
‘No real subject inspection’: Spielman slams Ofsted reforms
A former chief inspector has raised concerns that Ofsted reforms are set to “dismantle inspection” and “remove all…
Ofsted should fail schools on phone use, says Trott
Should Smartphone Usage in Schools be a Safeguarding Concern? Shadow education secretary Laura Trott argues that mobile phone…
Revealed: 5 key findings from Ofsted teacher training review
As we approach the recommencement of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) inspections in January, Ofsted has conducted a comprehensive…
Ofsted is helping to put a welcome end to ineffective CPD
The section on 'Professional Learning and Expertise' in the latest Ofsted inspection toolkit may be found on page…