Ofsted

Abolish Ofsted? We have better things to focus on

Ofsted must do better amid the sector’s perma-crisis but lowering the stakes of inspection is firmly down to colleges...

JL Dutaut
Stuart Rimmer
Ofsted

University-run apprenticeship provider hit with Ofsted ‘inadequate’

University of Bolton makes one of its deans new chief executive for its apprenticeship provider business

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Ofsted

Insurance apprenticeship provider censured for heavy focus on industry qualifications

Ofsted raises concerns over Apex Management Consultants' engagement with employers

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Ofsted, UTCs

Ofsted reports discomfort at ‘blurred boundaries’ between UTC learners and staff

Inspectors drop 'outstanding' UTC Reading to 'inadequate' in new report

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Ofsted

Nottingham provider ‘taken by surprise’ over Ofsted ‘inadequate’ report

Provider says Ofsted's report 'doesn't reflect feedback' on site

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Ofsted

Catholic sixth form college retains ‘outstanding’ after 14-year Ofsted respite

'The outcome is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our wonderful staff, students and wider community'

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Ofsted

Overwhelmed learners drop out at ‘inadequate’ provider

Ofsted reports concerns over a lack of off-the-job training at Bestland Solutions Ltd

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Ofsted

Safeguarding and subcontractor oversight issues drag ‘good’ provider down to ‘inadequate’

STEGTA confirms it will not appeal overall grade 4 rating despite achieving 'good' grades in most areas

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Ofsted

Provider to over 500 learners shuts centres after ‘inadequate’ Ofsted

Aspire-Igen Group revamps provision after grade 4 inspection result

Jason Noble
Jason Noble