Ofsted

Schools tell Tes they have been left with little time to implement significant policy changes on safeguarding, enrichment and attendance after the DfE released substantial updates late in the summer term

She will replace Bridget Phillipson, who has been in the role since Labour came to power in July 2024

With the government planning trust-level inspections, the National Governance Association warns against judging MATs by looking at the overall performance of their schools

Association of British Schools Overseas welcomes the decision that it says ensures the integrity of the government kitemark is protected

Data showing that one in 20 inspection activities resulted in a complaint has been published in the watchdog’s annual report and accounts for 2025-26

Following the introduction of a new Ofsted system for inspecting schools, and recent updates to its inspection toolkits, Tes takes a look at the watchdog’s exact remit

Tes analysis reveals a big increase in Ofsted monitoring inspections, prompting warnings about school leaders’ wellbeing and inspector workload

School leaders demand explanation for the decision to carry out inspections last week as schools dealt with overheated staff and pupils ‘vomiting left, right and centre’

Ofsted’s latest data reveals a disparity in outcomes between primary and secondary schools in the combined inspection area of attendance and behaviour

The education select committee questions the Ofsted chief about the impact of inspections on school leaders’ wellbeing and about controversy over the watchdog’s grade for achievement

Campaign group’s survey of schools finds ‘overwhelmingly negative’ reactions to new inspection system

A union leader representing Ofsted HMIs says that, when considering inclusion, the views of inspectors must not be left out of accountability debates