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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

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

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

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 heard

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’

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 animated it’s as though he’s delivering a rousing speech to union delegates. This infectious passion served him well as deputy general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) – a role he held for […]

Ofsted: ‘Insider knowledge’ helps schools get better grades

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

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’

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’

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

Amanda Spielman warns parents now ‘spray’ complaints at multiple agencies at once