The Latest Breaking News from Martyn Oliver

Two in three parents support Ofsted’s proposed report cards for schools – poll

The Association of School and College Leaders has called for the implementation of any new inspection reforms to be delayed until September 2026.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Ofsted chief says proposed report cards were never about ‘less accountability’

Sir Martyn Oliver, chief inspector of Ofsted, said giving parents the information they need in a clear and accessible way was a ‘must-have’.

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025

Parents working from home is affecting school attendance, says Ofsted chief

Martyn Oliver says less office-going since pandemic has led to a shift in attitudes among pupils in England

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025

New Ofsted report cards met by fierce backlash as it scraps single-word judgments

Headteacher Ruth Perry’s sister said the proposals are a ‘rehash’ of the ‘dangerous’ system currently in place

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

Ofsted’s new school report card worse than old system, say headteachers

Unions as well as school leaders say proposed changes to replace four-grade approach in England are ‘demoralising’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025

What do the Ofsted school inspection proposals mean?

Schools would receive ratings – from ‘causing concern’ to ‘exemplary’.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

Fears that Ofsted’s proposed grading scale is ‘rehash of dangerous system’

A 12-week consultation on inspection reforms is being launched on Monday.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

Parents working from home are keeping their children off school with them, Ofsted chief suggests

Fewer children go to school on Fridays, suggesting that parents are keeping them at home, schools inspector has said

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Too many children facing ‘unorthodox’ schooling since pandemic, Ofsted boss says

Using part-time timetables for pupils as a long-term solution is ‘unacceptable’, Sir Martyn Oliver said.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

Parents working from home are keeping children off school, Ofsted chief says

Pandemic lockdowns and the ‘phenomenon’ of home working have fuelled pupil absences, Sir Martyn Oliver suggests.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024