Ofsted

New Ofsted inspection process is FE sector’s ‘chance to shine’, says Oliver

Watchdog also reveals it will publish first report cards in batches ‘so no one feels exposed’

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Ofsted

Revealed: New Ofsted triggers for college intervention

Leadership changes could be enforced if local skills needs are not met, according to refreshed guidance

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Ofsted

High Court rejects NAHT’s Ofsted report card judicial review plea

Leaders' union 'will now consider an appeal' and will consult members about possibility of moving to industrial action

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Apprenticeships, Ofsted

‘One bad employer’ blamed for provider’s ‘inadequate’ Ofsted result

Inspectors found few apprentices released from work for off-the-job training

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Ofsted

ASCL and NEU to support NAHT in legal action against Ofsted

A judicial review claim was filed in May, warning the new inspection framework will 'only increase high-stakes accountability and...

Ruth Lucas
Ruth Lucas
Staff

DfE to tackle ‘contested and outdated theories’ in FE teacher training

Call for evidence launched to 'establish a baseline of appropriate, evidence-based pedagogical content'

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Ofsted

Thriving providers are the ones who’ve stopped performing for Ofsted

Too many providers let data sit in dashboards instead of using it to shape strategy. National Grid’s forensic, forward-looking...

Jessica Hill
Kerry Boffey and Daniel Tingle
Ofsted

Ofsted reforms ‘the most sensible’ way forward, Oliver tells MPs

Chief inspector also praises watchdog’s ‘more human’ complaints process but admits to ‘concern’ over union tension

Billy Camden
Josh Mellor
Ofsted

ASCL drops Ofsted inspector threat – but mulls legal action

Union shelves plan to ask leaders to step down as inspectors - but says it has 'resolved to explore...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter