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School inspections: a guide for parents and carers

A leaflet for parents and carers of children whose school is due for inspection. It gives information on why, how long and when we inspect, and also how parents and carers can share their views.
The framework for school inspection from January 2012

This framework sets out how the general principles and processes of inspection are applied to maintained schools and several other types of school in England. (Draft framework reference number: 110128)
A good education for all

Proposals for amended inspection arrangements for maintained schools and academies, further education and skills and initial teacher education from September 2012 – for consultation.

The new framework for the inspection of independent schools - consultation

This consultation document sets out Ofsted’s proposals for a revised framework for the inspection of independent schools.
Our spending

As part of the Government's drive to make public spending more transparent, Ofsted has published its spending of over £25,000 since April 2010.
Briefings and information for use during inspections of maintained schools and academies from January 2012

This zip file contains a series of documents which provide background or further information for inspectors.

Report writing guidance for school inspections

For use from January 2012.
Ofsted Audit Committee minutes

Here you will find the minutes from recent Ofsted audit committee meetings.
Consultation calendar

The calendar will be updated regularly. Completed consultations will be kept for a year so people can refer back to the findings.If you have any comments or queries about the calendar, please emal

Subject professional development materials: History

This resource has been put together to help teachers in primary and secondary schools improve teaching and learning by reflecting on the main messages from the history report, 'History for all'.
Ofsted Board minutes

Here you will find the minutes from recent Ofsted Board meetings.
Monitoring inspections of schools with a notice to improve

This is the guidance for inspecting schools with a notice to improve under section 8 of the Education Act 2005

The value of volunteering

20 Feb 2012

With Student Volunteering Week being celebrated this week we look back at an Ofsted survey which found that well-structured volunteering opportunities contribute positively to young people’s personal development and social engagement.
High expectation, no excuses - Sir Michael Wilshaw HMCI outlines changes to Ofsted inspection in drive to deliver a good education for all

09 Feb 2012

Delivering his first major speech since becoming Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw HMCI today launched detailed proposals for changes to Ofsted inspection.
Staying safe online

07 Feb 2012

To coincide with Safer Internet Day on 7 February, we highlight one of our survey reports, The safe use of technologies, which was published in February 2010.

Ofsted releases materials for history coordinators

27 Jan 2012

Ofsted today released new resources to support the improvement of teaching and learning in history in schools.
Changes to independent school inspection - Ofsted consultation

24 Jan 2012

Ofsted has launched a consultation for its inspection of all ‘non-association’ independent schools in England. Changes proposed for September 2012 are intended to raise expectations for further improvement in the performance of these schools, for the benefit of children, parents and carers.
Ofsted announces scrapping of ‘satisfactory’ judgement in move designed to help improve education for millions of children

16 Jan 2012

Ahead of a government summit on ‘coasting schools’ to be held at Downing Street later today, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has confirmed his intention to scrap the ‘satisfactory’ judgment for school inspections.

Ofsted announces plans for no-notice inspection for schools

10 Jan 2012

Ofsted’s new Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has announced plans to introduce no-notice inspections for all regular school inspections from September 2012.
Ofsted responds to reports about inspection

06 Jan 2012

Ofsted National Director, Sue Gregory, has responded to news reports alleging that some schools are attempting to manipulate Ofsted inspections.
Documents published for new school inspection arrangements in January

16 Dec 2011

The three main documents for Ofsted’s new arrangements for school inspection, due to commence in January 2012, have been published today.

Young people are not being sufficiently challenged in ICT lessons

14 Dec 2011

A report published by Ofsted has found that achievement in information, communication and technology (ICT) was inadequate in almost a fifth of the secondary schools visited.
Volunteering can be beneficial to the most vulnerable youngsters

05 Dec 2011

Marking International Volunteering Day, Ofsted today publishes 'Choosing to volunteer', a survey of what works best in engaging young people in volunteering within schools, colleges and in the community.
Raising ambition and tackling failure - The Annual Report of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills 2010/11

22 Nov 2011

Ofsted today publishes the Annual Report 2010/11, drawing on over 31,000 inspection visits across the schools, early years, children’s social care and learning and skills sectors in England.