In the early years, Ofsted will increase the frequency of inspections from every six years to every four, with an enhanced focus on the quality of education and care. Every inspection will also focus ...

Sector has praised the removal of the single-word judgement, but some say the inspection process will remain a stressful experience unless the reforms go further. By Katy Morton ...

At the primary school – where around 250 pupils attend – pupils are encouraged to journal each morning, writing down their thoughts and feelings. Inspectors said this helps pupils “develop a positive ...

Routine inspections for this term won’t begin until November, so no more schools are expected to be inspected under the ...

Schools in Guernsey will be inspected by Ofsted for another four years after a new contract was signed with the organisation in June. The Committee for Education, Sport and Culture (ESC) started the ...

Ofsted inspectors visited Ghyllside Primary School in Kendal, Cumbria, and graded its quality of education and management as "requiring improvement". The school was, however, rated "good" for pupil ...

Ofsted has published its final plans for a revised inspection regime for education providers. What are the key changes and how will they affect schools and early years settings? Ofsted's new score ...

Watchdog urges leaders not to 'spend limited resources' on preparing for inspection after union launches paid-for webinars ...

A primary school in Bridgwater has enjoyed a positive report from Ofsted, despite some concerns about the curriculum and its ...