The Latest Breaking News from Ofsted

Nearly half of teachers say workload is unmanageable most or all the time – poll

The findings come ahead of the National Education Union’s annual conference in Harrogate.

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023

Ofsted inspected nursery after child's unexplained injury - they found kids had been exposed to 'stagnant slime'

Inspectors made an unannounced visit to the nursery after receiving reports that a child had sustained an unexplained injury

Manchester Evening News · Apr 2, 2023

Teachers should not have to fear Ofsted

Before the inspectorate existed local education authority teams used to know their schools intimately

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023

'Beautiful' detached family home in Greater Manchester that is almost £200,000 cheaper than average house price

Our Property of the Week is a three-bed property that estate agents say would make the perfect family home

Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2023

'I went to a dark place after Ofsted report, the system has to change'

"Waiting for our report was horrendous - like sitting with a ticking bomb. It was the most difficult time of my life."

Wales Online · Mar 29, 2023

Bristol nursery hits back at Ofsted ‘inadequate’ report after 'awful experience'

The report highlighted safety concerns with children seen throwing toys and dough

Bristol Post · Mar 29, 2023

Whatchamacallit breaks all the rules

Brief letters: Wordiply woes | Hearing aids | Spellchecking Ofsted | Old Testament tattoos | Cheese | Ineptitude for hire

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023

The pressures on mental health and wellbeing faced by teachers in the UK

According to the 2022 Teacher Wellbeing Index – a survey carried out by the charity Education Support – 78% of UK school staff reportedly experienced mental health symptoms due to their work in the past academic year. The same survey found that 59% of staff had considered leaving the profession.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2023

Sefton Council making 'insufficient progress' to children's services

A new report into Sefton's children's services said 'continued drift and delay' was leaving vulnerable children at risk

Liverpool Echo · Mar 28, 2023

Engineering training provider rapped over safeguarding by Ofsted

Boss accepts findings of inspectors

Manchester Evening News · Mar 28, 2023