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The Latest Breaking News from Ofsted

Watchdog finds 'serious and widespread failures' at 'inadequate' children's home

Ofsted slapped an ‘inadequate’ rating on the home - which is run by Crystal Care Solutions - after officials visited in March and April.

Manchester Evening News · Jun 14, 2023

Ofsted chief admits system ‘did not work as well as it should’ after abuse at school

Amanda Spielman defends failure to spot mistreatment at residential facility for disabled children as she is grilled by MPs

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023

Children's Services 'improving' - one year on from damning Ofsted findings

Wigan Council's Children's Services were rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted last year

Manchester Evening News · Jun 13, 2023

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School celebrates new Ofsted score after over a decade 'requiring improvement'

Lowton Church of England High School in Wigan was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted inspectors

Manchester Evening News · Jun 13, 2023

MPs launch inquiry into school inspections by Ofsted following criticism

The watchdog has faced pressure to reform after headteacher Ruth Perry took her own life when her school was downgraded to the lowest rating.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

The Guardian view on Ofsted: radical change is needed

Editorial: Ruth Perry’s death, after her school was downgraded, provoked an outpouring of unhappiness. Proposed reforms don’t go far enough

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: Opposition woes are good news for Labour

THERE is not much that Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon have in common but their present vicissitudes have one obvious characteristic — they are excellent news for Labour. Elections are lost by governing parties as well as won by the Opposition, and not just in England. The arrest of the…

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2023

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Sister of tragic head vows to keep fighting Ofsted’s one-word rulings

Ofsted has announced a series of reforms in the wake of a headteacher’s death

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2023

Scrapping one-word gradings won’t solve heads’ ‘discomfort’, says Ofsted chief

Chief inspector says up to government to change system despite outcry over suicide of head whose school was downgraded

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023

Sister of headteacher who killed herself after Ofsted report says watchdog’s reforms aren’t enough

Perry’s family call overhaul ‘a start’ but say changes do not address their one biggest concern

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

Ofsted school inspection reforms ‘nowhere near enough’

Sister of Ruth Perry, who killed herself after her primary was downgraded, ‘disappointed’ single-word judgments not removed

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023

Liverpool Council confirms new children's boss in wake of damning report

Jenny Turnross will join the organisation in August

Liverpool Echo · Jun 9, 2023

Vinney Green secure children's unit rated 'good' by Ofsted after big improvements

South Gloucestershire Council-run home was criticised 12 months ago for "unlawful, painful" restraints

Bristol Post · Jun 9, 2023

Labour pledges to revamp Ofsted grading system

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson was speaking at the Times Education Summit in London.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023

College raked in almost £1million in taxpayer funding for 'ghost' students

When challenged, college removed hundreds of supposed apprentices from its register

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Education Secretary ‘considering urgent actions’ after Ruth Perry death – sister

Professor Julia Waters was speaking after meeting with Gillian Keegan for a second time in recent weeks.

Nottingham Post · Jun 7, 2023

Mansfield academy 'where everyone feels welcome' rated ‘good’ by Ofsted for first time

The school was also praised for improving learning and standards and building the character of young people

Chronicle Live · Jun 7, 2023

No male teachers in at least half of Northumberland primary schools, study finds

The study carried out by Warwick Business School found that across the country nearly one in three primary schools in England do not have a male classroom teacher

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Liverpool Echo · Jun 6, 2023

Parents line steps of town hall united in anger at children's service failures

Protestors called for "better scrutiny, better care" amid children's service failures

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023

Sex education in schools in England to be reviewed by expert panel

Teaching unions and charities argue first review of statutory guidance since 2020 is politically motivated

Nottingham Post · May 31, 2023

County council leases school land to academy trust after two mixed Ofsted reports

It follows the school being graded ‘inadequate’ by education watchdog Ofsted in July 2022

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023

Mum slams school for 'allowing son to explode as he's only in lessons 2 hours a day'

Parents have slammed Caldecote Primary School in Cambridge, as they claim that children with special educational needs are treated in a 'dismal way' at the school

Bristol Post · May 31, 2023

All of Bristol's outstanding schools based on Ofsted reports

But some haven't been visited in years

Bristol Post · May 31, 2023

Wessex Water works will close Keynsham's main road for 12 weeks

It's part of a £17 million programme

Manchester Evening News · May 30, 2023

Primary school formerly deemed 'inadequate' praised by inspectors as it transforms Ofsted rating

Inspectors highlighted positive schemes such as the ‘Harmony Pledge’ which saw a freestyle footballer visit the Hyde school

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