...training or vocational education should all be available. For young people who have special educational needs or disabilities, another very important element should be included: preparation for independence, or supported...
...with a thank you – to schools, colleges and other providers – for all you’ve done for children over the last year and a half, and for what you’re still...
...will be looking at whether schools have made the right decisions to keep children safe, not looking to catch schools out on technicalities. We want the very best for children...
...untapped talent, and make sure we have a workforce fit for the future. In September, the government announced that Ofsted would assume responsibility for inspecting apprenticeships at all levels, including...
...is shown overall and for pupils with low, middle and high prior attainment, where prior attainment is overall for progress and in reading for attainment. Note that attainment tables in...
...teachers and leaders, which is vital for giving pupils the very best education. Our ITE inspections give an independent, external evaluation of a provider’s effectiveness and, where appropriate, highlight areas...
...process is creating some practical challenges - both for schools and for our contracted Ofsted Inspectors (OIs), who are typically busy school leaders themselves. Some school leaders who have undergone...
...40 children: Once we’d been greeted by the headteacher and introduced ourselves to staff, both inspectors met with staff responsible for the 3 subjects that were the focus for our...
...a sample of delivery partners (for example, multi-academy trusts and teaching schools hubs) to help inform our assessment of a lead provider. A force for improvement As an organisation, we...
...duty to inspect every school back into force. We are glad to be seeing what’s happening for children, having conversations with teachers, and building on what we learned through our...