News

Practise what you preach on SEND, Ofsted told

A literacy charity has praised Ofsted for its “unprecedented” intervention on behalf of pupils with special educational needs and...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
News

Trust praised by ministers tops suspensions tables in Ofsted’s areas of concern

An academy trust praised by ministers tops the fixed-term exclusions tables in four authorities that concern Ofsted Exclusions divide...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
Opinion

Can we get some clear messaging from Ofsted on exclusions?

Ofsted is giving mixed messages to schools about exclusions, and it’s only going to push the problem underground, says...

Mark Lehain
MARK LEHAIN
Opinion

Ofsted could do more to reward schools for being inclusive

Amanda Spielman can make Ofsted a force for good by ensuring that in the new framework, no school can...

Expert Contributor
ADAM BODDISON
Opinion

A lack of sponsors? Simple, ditch compulsory academisation

Today’s annual report by HMCI Amanda Spielman covers a lot of ground, but let’s pick up here on one...

Expert Contributor
STEPHEN ROLLETT
Opinion

Ofsted’s two-in-one annual report

This year’s annual report is notable for the skilful way in which the politics was managed – although the...

Jonathan Simons
JONATHAN SIMONS
Opinion

Why is Ofsted silent on the school funding crisis?

If Ofsted is happy to rely on anecdotal evidence for off-rolling and school readiness, why does it refuse to...

Expert Contributor
PAUL WHITEMAN
Features

Luke Tryl, director of corporate strategy, Ofsted

Luke Tryl, Ofsted’s director of corporate strategy, is one of those people who always appears impeccably presented – which...

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
News

Private school pupils at risk of ‘county lines’ exploitation, warn agencies

Affluent children attending private schools are being groomed into selling drugs because they are less likely to be suspected...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson