Avnee Morjaria, IPPR IPPR associate director Avnee Morjaria has taught, inspected and worked in government. Now she is influencing policy from the outside
Ofsted to trial ‘new inspection approach’ in January Ofsted also publishes first monitoring report on Big Listen promises as it ploughs ahead with inspection reform
Ofsted reveals most common subjects for inspection deep dives New Ofsted analysis shows an average of four deep dives per school inspection, with music and RE among the least likely to be probed
Ofsted has ‘no serious concerns’ about Rye College after gender row Urgent inspection found gender dispute incident did ‘not reflect’ pupils’ normal experiences
Can schools boycott Ofsted? What the law says ‘Intentionally obstructing’ Ofsted inspectors is a criminal offence and can lead to a fine of £2,500. Here’s what Edapt guidance says on boycotting inspections …
Ofsted inspection to go ahead after headteacher planned boycott Three education unions have now called for Ofsted to pause inspections following the death of Ruth Perry
Female Ofsted inspectors hand out harsher grades, study suggests New research from the University of Southampton and UCL suggests female inspectors and HMIs may be less lenient in Ofsted judgments
Biggest trust boss doesn’t believe all schools must join multi-academy trusts ‘Take your time’ over decisions about moving into trusts, United Learning boss tells standalone schools
Ofsted inspector ranks reduced by 86% as leaders told to focus on school roles The change means far fewer schools will be visited for inspection in the coming weeks