Ofsted reform: DfE commits to ‘pragmatic’ intervention approach Officials will seek sector views before deciding on accountability measures under new-style report cards
Ofsted’s reforms are a missed chance that won’t futureproof FE and skills The inspection framework revamp touts inclusion and fairness but without industry insight and real focus on apprenticeships, FE will still be underserved
Ofsted tweaks colour-coded scale and FE graded areas But unions criticise ‘minor and cosmetic’ report card changes while an independent review warns ‘stress’ and ‘high stakes’ won’t reduce
National Grid lights up with fourth consecutive Ofsted ‘outstanding’ Energy giant’s apprenticeships have held the top mark for 20 years
Adult education provider climbs to top of Ofsted ladder JGA’s approach to developing training ‘in a very human-centred way’ recognised with watchdog’s highest gong
Weir ‘outstanding’ again after rare double Ofsted inspection Training provider successfully challenged provisional grade ‘in the pursuit of fairness and accuracy’
Skills bootcamp provider scores top marks from Ofsted The Curious Academy commended for supporting learners beyond the bootcamp
College-run ITP awarded its own ‘outstanding’ The feat means all parts of a West Mids college group now hold Ofsted’s top grade
Training provider to close after 40 years following damning Ofsted report Managing director blasts ‘unfair’ inspection which found ‘ineffective’ safeguarding