Ofsted

Ofsted: Too many pupils ‘out of step with expectations of school life’

The watchdog's chief inspector also warns social media and smartphones are also partly responsible for disruptive behaviour

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Ofsted

Ofsted warns of ‘missed opportunities’ to keep pupils with SEND in school

Nine things we learned from Ofsted's annual report for 2024-25

Freddie Whittaker
Lydia Chantler-Hicks and Freddie Whittaker
DfE

‘Urgent clarity’ sought on flagship DfE schemes after Ofsted grade reform

Union leaders demand clarity on how schools will qualify for exemplar schemes that previously required 'good' or 'outstanding' Ofsted...

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Ofsted pauses NPQ inspections for rest of the academic year

NPQ inspections paused until 2026-27 while DfE reviews framework and Ofsted updates approach

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

More collaborative, more pressure: Heads issue report cards on new Ofsted inspections

Here’s what five leaders inspected under the new regime had to say about their experience...

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Ofsted confirms state school inspections to resume on December 1

Routine inspections have been paused since July but will resume next month

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Ofsted slammed over consultation analysis method (and still keeps it secret)

Experts warn of 'risk' decision-makers at inspectorate were not 'provided with the relevant information'

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Ofsted tweaks inspection framework just days before roll-out

Changes come after concerns in pilot inspections over increased workload, pressure on staff and how achievement is evaluated

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

High Court rejects NAHT’s Ofsted report card challenge

Leaders' union to consider appeal and will consult members on industrial action after judicial review application refused

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks