The Latest Breaking News from Ofsted

Ignore Ofsted, says social mobility commissioner

Katharine Birbalsingh says school leaders must show bravery and not fear being disliked.

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

Covid made parents ‘more relaxed’ about unauthorised holidays – Ofsted

Chief inspector tells leaders the pandemic has ‘fractured the social contract between parents and schools’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022

Labour condemns ‘shocking failure’ over tutoring

Labour says parents often do not understand Ofsted grades of their child’s school.

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

Exclusions and attendance issues blighting Liverpool's schools

40% of Liverpool schools are below Ofsted's 'good' standard

Liverpool Echo · Mar 8, 2022

Ofsted downgrades American School in London over focus on social justice

Inspectors were sent in after parents complained of ‘woke agenda’ at prestigious day school

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2022

Private school downgraded by Ofsted for its approach to social justice issues

One of London’s most expensive schools has been downgraded for “placing more weight on teaching social justice than on subject-specific knowledge”

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

How did Bolton children’s home receive Ofsted licence then close just months later?

Analysis: Ofsted says Care Standards Act ‘not fit for purpose’ and reform needed to scrutinise care providers

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2022

Jarrow nursery rated inadequate by Ofsted as 'children's safety is compromised'

Following an Ofsted inspection, Stanley's at Bede, off Inverness Road in Jarrow, has been judged as inadequate over safety issues

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2022

Best schools in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset according to Ofsted

Education inspectors look at key areas such as the quality of teaching and learning, behaviour, welfare and personal development, as well as grades

Bristol Post · Feb 24, 2022

Nottinghamshire primary school on a high after receiving first 'good' Ofsted rating

Their previous report stated it 'requires improvement'

Nottingham Post · Feb 22, 2022