Ofsted’s role in the management of mistrust of teachers Ofsted marked its 30th birthday earlier this year, but the National Education Union (NEU) feels this is an anniversary that should not be celebrated. Dr. Mary Bousted explains why it’s time for the inspectorate to be replaced.
September 2022 Ofsted inspection changes: What schools need to know Curriculum grace period ends – but new grade descriptor ‘will prevent cliff edge’
Schools can’t game inspections, says Ofsted Experts say accountability pressures encourage such behaviour
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
Grammar schools ratings topple as new Ofsted regime bites Kent school that controversially opened satellite site in 2015 among those downgraded
‘Be teachers not campaigners’ urges Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman tells teachers to maintain their ‘own impartiality’
Ofsted ‘won’t become tutor compliance police’ ‘Our handbook is not changing in any way,’ says senior inspector
Council to lend academy £1m for Holland Park bid as Harris also enters battle A standalone academy co-sponsored by Kensington and Chelsea is vying with Harris and United Learning to run the scandal-hit school
Ofsted warns new ‘coasting schools’ powers could fuel ‘quick fixes’ DfE will plough on with ordering more schools to academise or join new trusts, despite fears reforms will hit recruitment and discourage trusts from taking on schools