Ofsted

Eureka! Science trainer given Ofsted’s highest grade

Inspectorate full of praise for 500 learner-strong Birmingham-based provider's curriculum and teaching

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Ofsted

We’ve just had a ‘low-stakes’ inspection – Here’s what worked

Inspectors seem to have heeded the call to avoid adversarial inspections - some of our staff even reported enjoying...

Jessica Hill
Alun Francis
Ofsted

Nearly two-thirds think Ofsted reforms are worse, ‘alternative’ consultation finds

Survey launched by Ofsted critics finds 90% of respondents said five-point grading system not fit for purpose

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Colleges, Ofsted

Shrewsbury College celebrates ‘outstanding’ Ofsted result

Landmark inspection outcome achieved just 5 years after the sixth form group controversially received the lowest possible grade

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Ofsted

Ofsted looks at renaming new ‘secure’ grade

But expert warns: 'It’s not that word, it’s the structure of the grading system'

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

‘Inadequate’ blow for newcomer to care home manager training

Franhen Consultancy’s apprenticeship funding contract now hangs in the balance

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Ofsted

Joyce’s interim replacement at Ofsted revealed

Senior skills inspector steps into FE deputy director role temporarily

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Ofsted

Sumo Games apprenticeship arm crushes Ofsted inspection

But likely loss of level 7 subsidy will impact the small training operation

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Ofsted

ASCL floats ‘3+ point’ grading scale for Ofsted and calls for reform delay

Association warns Ofsted's five-point grading plan would leave 'school and college leaders in a worse position than they are...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker