Ofsted’s five-day rule is only the beginning The extended inspection notice period has transformed preparation for many providers, but inconsistent use by inspectors risks undermining its benefits
‘Meets expectations’ isn’t good enough if old mindset persists Scrapping the overall effectiveness judgment was meant to reduce inspection pressure but people are wrongly translating the new framework
First FE provider to receive Ofsted’s lowest new grade Adult care apprenticeship provider rated ‘urgent improvement’ due to 20% achievement rate
Kerry Boffey, chief executive of the Fellowship of Inspection Nominees Kerry Boffey helps FE providers navigate Ofsted inspections as boss of FIN – and she tells Jessica Hill the new inspection framework isn’t a reason to drop your guard
First college report cards flag dropout risks and GCSE weaknesses Inspectors hand out ‘needs attention’ grades to colleges with poor retention rates amongst 16-18 learners
DfE civil servant named as Ofsted’s new post-16 lead Former apprenticeships and teacher training lead moves to inspectorate
HGV trainer’s route to an ‘exceptional’ grade First provider to get top grade under new Ofsted framework says inspections are tougher, fairer and more human
Ofsted takes inclusion more seriously and so should we The inspectorate’s framework challenges colleges to prove a commitment to inclusion – which means understanding the breadth and depth of students’ challenges
Inspections: What we now know following Ofsted’s first visits Be guided by the toolkit, get ready for scrutiny of inclusion, safeguarding and careers, and showcase strong governance