Ofsted

The latest news and analysis on the schools inspectorate in England, including inspection and curriculum policy and reports

Wednesday

5th Mar 2025

How changes to private school inspections have played out
The general secretary of the HMC explains how a new inspection framework for private schools has gone down – and why no change can avoid unforeseen impacts
Illustration of someone kicking down giant dominos

Friday

28th Feb 2025

We should be asking what to take out of the school day, not what to add in
There’s no shortage of people telling us what extra things should be fitted into the school day but it is already bursting at the seams, writes ASCL chief Pepe Di’Iasio
We should be asking what to take out of the school day, not what to add in

Wednesday

26th Feb 2025

Ofsted to test new inspection toolkits in schools
Visits to schools will also test whether different inspectors reach the same judgement about strengths and areas of improvement
Lots of men testing the same thing

Friday

21st Feb 2025

Why a graduated teaching approach can work for SEND
Ofsted’s proposals refer to a graduated teaching approach, which could be the engine to drive inclusive school improvement if implemented effectively, says Margaret Mulholland
Hands using different pens and pencils and brushes

Wednesday

19th Feb 2025

Ofsted bonus gender pay gap widens ‘significantly’
Watchdog report highlights impact of ‘affordability pressures’ on number of bonuses paid last year
Ofsted's bonus gender pay gap has soared in 2024.

Tuesday

18th Feb 2025

Ofsted: The thinking behind our proposed inspection changes
Ofsted’s Lee Owston writes for 91¶¶Òõ to outline why the inspectorate is confident its new framework proposals offer the best model for parents, pupils and professionals
Lee Owston Ofsted

Monday

17th Feb 2025

Heads’ leaders defend organised opposition to Ofsted plans
In response to a school leaders’ union producing a template response to the Ofsted consultation, the watchdog says it wants to hear the views of individuals instead
The NAHT school leaders' union has defended its response to the Ofsted consultation
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Friday

14th Feb 2025

Ofsted framework will lead to ‘army of expensive consultants’
The Headteachers’ Roundtable has also expressed concerns that inclusion and SEND are ‘afterthoughts’ in Ofsted’s proposed inspection framework
Ofsted's new inspections risk creating an army of consultants offering schools support as they try to adapt, leaders are warning.

Thursday

13th Feb 2025

Oliver: Time to rethink length of summer holidays
Chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver warns pupils can be ‘dysregulated’ after long summer break
Oliver: Time to rethink length of summer holidays
‘Talking up the profession’ sounds hollow without action
If we want to change perceptions of teaching then real change is needed – from pay to professional respect, says the NAHT’s James Bowen
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Friday

7th Feb 2025

Moderation in everything: how Ofsted could reassure the sector
Whatever shape Ofsted’s report cards end up taking, we need to be confident that the judgements are reliable says CST’s deputy chief executive Steve Rollett
Lots of life buoys
Need to know: Q&A on DfE’s RISE teams
Here are seven key questions about the Department for Education’s new RISE teams – and what we know so far
Need to know: Q&A on DfE’s RISE teams