Ofsted

Labour’s Ofsted plans ‘logical evolution’, says Spielman

'It is completely rational for a potential alternative government to be thinking about things like this'

Billy Camden
Billy Camden and Freddie Whittaker
Colleges, Ofsted

Nottinghamshire SEND college celebrates top Ofsted marks

Portland College labelled 'highly inclusive and supportive' by Ofsted in 'outstanding' report

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Ofsted

Ofsted wants experienced school leader to take over from Spielman

Job advert for the £165k role states it is an 'important time' to lead the watchdog and 'embed' the...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
AAC, Apprenticeships, Ofsted

Ofsted chief on provider complaints: ‘We can’t soft-pedal on inspections’

Amanda Spielman also warns overuse of online learning and self-study can be a 'toxic combination'

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Ofsted, Politics

Labour proposes ‘report card’ to replace Ofsted grades

Bridget Phillipson will say schools and colleges deserve better 'than a system that is high stakes for staff, but...

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Ofsted

Watchdog cites loud music and vaping as Surrey college downgraded

East Surrey College handed 'requires improvement' rating over apprenticeships and behaviour and attitudes

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Apprenticeships, Ofsted
Billy Camden
Colleges, Ofsted

Residential college stops use of ‘intrusive’ body cameras

Ofsted rating for residential provision drops from 'outstanding' to 'requires improvement' at Hartpury College

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Colleges, Ofsted

Third ‘outstanding’ in a row for Catholic sixth form college

Inspectors praise culture of 'continuous improvement', alongside 'passionate and committed' governors and 'high-quality' education

Tallulah Taylor
Tallulah Taylor