You can find more detailed information about the reform changes in the articles listed below, but here you’ll find a concise summary of the key updates: 

• A new inspection report card 

• A new 5-point grading scale 

• A wider range of evaluation areas 

• A new ‘exceptional’ grade to identify the very best provision in the country 

• A new ‘inclusion’ evaluation area to help break down barriers to learning and well-being 

• New inspection toolkits for grading providers 

• A new inspection methodology to reduce workload for the education workforce 

• Evaluation of providers’ work to support and promote leader and staff well-being 

• Inspection findings to be grounded in a clear understanding of each provider’s unique circumstances 

• A new online insights platform: ‘Ofsted - Explore an Area’ 

• A new system for monitoring schools where improvement is needed, to offer reassurance to parents and carers 

• Increased resource and training for inspection teams will drive quality and consistency

With the new reforms, Ofsted are introducing a new-look report card to highlight excellence and identify areas for improvement. The report card provides nuance for parents and providers, combining at-a-glance grades with narrative summaries of strengths and areas for improvement. Following feedback, the report has also been made more accessible, particularly on mobile devices.

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