Ofsted

Teachers observed on ‘curriculum intent’ as Ofsted focus seeps into classroom

One in five teachers report receiving feedback on curriculum intent following a lesson observation

James Carr
James Carr
Ofsted

Ofsted delays ECF and NPQ provider inspections

Full inspections of lead providers will start from spring 2023

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

Abuse inquiry demands tougher school safeguarding rules

The indendent inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA) wants to fix 'shortcomings' in safeguarding training, data-sharing, checks and sanctions

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Ofsted

AET school hit by strike action rated ‘inadequate’

Inspectors found girls faced abusive language from 'over-sexualised' boys

James Carr
James Carr
Ofsted

Free school wins reinspection after Ofsted conflict of interest allegation

Doncaster's XP East complained about 'unprofessional conduct' of inspection team over 'requires improvement' rating

James Carr
James Carr
Ofsted

Ofsted declines 1 in 5 deferral requests despite government advice

But data suggests two thirds of schools did not request a deferral

James Carr
James Carr
Ofsted

Ofsted extends curriculum grace period to September 2022

Here's what schools and teacher trainers need to know about the latest inspection update

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Academies

Fresh calls for MAT inspections after trust gets 3 ‘inadequates’

Ofsted cannot inspect academy trusts despite almost a decade of pressure for new powers

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Ofsted

Top-grade school gets ‘inadequate’ after 15 years without inspection

Thomas Mills High School was visited in November after being exempt since 2006

James Carr
James Carr