Ofsted

Ofsted inspector ranks reduced by 86% as leaders told to focus on school roles

The change means far fewer schools will be visited for inspection in the coming weeks

James Carr
James Carr
Ofsted

Attendance a ‘stubborn concern’, and 4 more findings from Ofsted recovery research

Many schools have introduced a 'recovery curriculum' to aid catch-up

James Carr
James Carr
Ofsted

26% of Ofsted inspection deferral bids rejected as requests rise

One in 20 schools requested to defer an inspection between September and November

James Carr
James Carr
Ofsted

RI schools more likely to be upgraded post-pandemic, Ofsted study suggests

But almost half of 'outstanding' schools downgraded

James Carr
James Carr
Ofsted

Leaders question Ofsted’s positive spin on inspections

Watchdog refuses to release a breakdown of survey figures quoted by Spielman

James Carr
James Carr
Ofsted

Don’t do your own curriculum deep dives, Ofsted urges

Watchdog also warn advice from consultants can be 'overcomplicated'

James Carr
James Carr
Ofsted

Spielman: Achievements ‘disappointingly small’ after year of ‘hokey-cokey’ education

Chief inspector warns that 'misery became endemic among the young'

James Carr
James Carr
Ofsted

Ofsted annual report 2020-21: 8 things we learned

Ofsted has lost sight of more primary pupils and says reintegration of AP children 'not a reality'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Ofsted

Science free school with no RE lessons put in special measures

Ofsted said half-termly internal exams were 'burdensome' and left staff workload 'unmanageable'

John Dickens
John Dickens