Ofsted

Two-thirds of Ofsted grades now match results after pandemic dip

Inspectorate says alignment now similar to pre-2019 despite curriculum focus, but outliers remain

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Ofsted

‘Independent’ inquiry’s critical Ofsted poll mostly NEU members

Leaders slam self-selecting sample of union-funded group that is 'dressed up as independent'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Ofsted

Ruth Perry inquest will not examine whether state failed to protect her

Perry was in contact with the mental health crisis team five days after an Ofsted inspection, an inquest pre-hearing...

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Ofsted

Ofsted has ‘moved too far’ from outcomes data, says former chief

Wilshaw also says inspections don't look 'enough' at teaching quality, and warns single-phrase judgments give parents 'false comfort'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Politics

Nick Brook, chief executive, Speakers for Schools

There are moments as Nick Brook talks about narrowing the opportunity gap for disadvantaged youngsters when he becomes so...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Ofsted

Ofsted: ‘Insider knowledge’ helps schools get better grades

Researchers say the 'significant advantage' raises questions over the 'equity and fairness' of inspections

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Ofsted

School improvement role for Ofsted risks ‘mission creep’, MPs warned

Labour wants watchdog to be improver and inspector, but academy sector leader warns it's 'tricky territory'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

Labour: Ofsted reform a priority, but we’ll work with sector to get it right

Shadow schools minister insists reform will not be 'done to' schools and the inspectorate, but 'jointly created'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

Ofsted boss: ‘Grumpier’ post-Covid world driving parent complaint hike

Amanda Spielman warns parents now 'spray' complaints at multiple agencies at once

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker