Ofsted

Ofsted to introduce report cards on reduced inspection timetable

Inspections led by 'most senior' HMIs only when framework launches, and no school visits in last week before Christmas

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Ofsted plans school webinars in response to reform timeline unrest

'I know there are some concerns about the timeline for these changes,' says chief inspector

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

Just 0.07% of schools now fail safeguarding 

Number failing to meet requirements has decreased markedly in recent years

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Ofsted reveals how it will inspect schools’ AI use

Inspectors will not check tech use as a ‘standalone’ part of inspections, but will look at its impact on...

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Ofsted

Ofsted: Unions consider asking leaders to quit as inspectors

Leadership unions tell Ofsted they will take the 'unprecedented step' unless watchdog changes course over inspection plans

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Ofsted

‘Delay new Ofsted inspections until September 2026’, demand unions

Leaders of four unions call for Bridget Phillipson to intervene over plans that will create 'wholly unacceptable pressures on...

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

‘Reckless and ridiculous’: Ofsted’s report card plan delay slammed

Phillipson criticises 'disappointing' consultation response delay, while unions say report card roll-out now 'nonsensical'

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Christine Gilbert appointed Ofsted chair

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says Gilbert will bring 'strong challenge' to Ofsted

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Ofsted mulls report card inspection delay

Inspectorate considering pushing back the roll-out of new inspections until 2026

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks