Ofsted
The latest news and analysis on the schools inspectorate in England, including inspection and curriculum policy and reports
Tuesday
9th Sep 2025
Teacher training providers welcome revised Ofsted framework
NASBTT ‘pleased’ that watchdog considered many of its members’ recommendations for updated inspection framework
‘Grave concerns’ for school leaders over ‘punitive’ Ofsted plans
Heads’ union to ask its executive and council if members should be urged to withdraw from work as Ofsted inspectors
Ofsted’s new inspection framework: all you need to know
Ofsted is pushing ahead with its plan for a five-point grading scale but announces a series of changes to school inspections launching this term
Wednesday
9th Jul 2025
Shield ‘anxious’ heads from Ofsted fears, Cruddas tells trusts
With government planning a series of major education reforms, academy trusts must tell a ‘stronger story’ about their work, says Confederation of School Trusts’ chief executive
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What primaries in poor communities need from Labour
The government has pledged to break the link between a child’s background and their future success, but what do headteachers in England’s poorest communities need to help make this a reality? We speak to several to find out