Ofsted

The latest news and analysis on the schools inspectorate in England, including inspection and curriculum policy and reports

Wednesday

12th Mar 2025

Why have we stopped talking about bullying?
A change in approach to behaviour means the word ‘bullying’ has dropped out of discussions – but that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening, says Professor Ian Rivers
Why have we stopped talking about bullying?

Tuesday

11th Mar 2025

Ofsted inclusion plans lack focus on school admissions, MPs told
Leaders have to work ‘against the tide’ of the accountability system to promote a whole-school approach to inclusion, MPs also warned
Boats on water
Sir Hamid Patel appointed interim chair of Ofsted
The Star Academies chief will serve until the summer when a permanent appointment is expected to be made
Sir Hamid Patel has been appointed as the interim chair of Ofsted.

Thursday

6th Mar 2025

Ofsted: Inspections could have shifted focus away from maths
Watchdog’s evaluation of its Education Inspection Framework says it may have resulted in schools focusing too much on reading
Ofsted says inspections may have led schools to prioritise reading over maths

Wednesday

5th Mar 2025

More than a thousand complaints made after Ofsted school visits
The number of complaints made to Ofsted following school inspections has increased by 60 per cent over the last three years
More than a thousand complaints made after Ofsted school visits
How changes to private school inspections have played out
The general secretary of the HMC explains how a new inspection framework for private schools has gone down – and why no change can avoid unforeseen impacts
Illustration of someone kicking down giant dominos

Friday

28th Feb 2025

We should be asking what to take out of the school day, not what to add in
There’s no shortage of people telling us what extra things should be fitted into the school day but it is already bursting at the seams, writes ASCL chief Pepe Di’Iasio
We should be asking what to take out of the school day, not what to add in

Wednesday

26th Feb 2025

Ofsted to test new inspection toolkits in schools
Visits to schools will also test whether different inspectors reach the same judgement about strengths and areas of improvement
Lots of men testing the same thing

Friday

21st Feb 2025

Why a graduated teaching approach can work for SEND
Ofsted’s proposals refer to a graduated teaching approach, which could be the engine to drive inclusive school improvement if implemented effectively, says Margaret Mulholland
Hands using different pens and pencils and brushes

Wednesday

19th Feb 2025

Ofsted bonus gender pay gap widens ‘significantly’
Watchdog report highlights impact of ‘affordability pressures’ on number of bonuses paid last year
Ofsted's bonus gender pay gap has soared in 2024.

Tuesday

18th Feb 2025

Ofsted: The thinking behind our proposed inspection changes
Ofsted’s Lee Owston writes for Tes to outline why the inspectorate is confident its new framework proposals offer the best model for parents, pupils and professionals
Lee Owston Ofsted

Monday

17th Feb 2025

Heads’ leaders defend organised opposition to Ofsted plans
In response to a school leaders’ union producing a template response to the Ofsted consultation, the watchdog says it wants to hear the views of individuals instead
The NAHT school leaders' union has defended its response to the Ofsted consultation
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