Ofsted

‘More transparent’ Ofsted complaints process gets go ahead

Internal reviews scrapped and new post-inspection calls allowed in changes to speed up process and increase transparency

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Ofqual, Ofsted

Ofqual investigation ‘made me feel like a criminal’

Apprenticeship assessment firm exits market after regulator’s audit left owner feeling suicidal

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Ofsted

University grabs top Ofsted marks for ‘ambitious’ healthcare apprenticeships

Leaders praised for ‘sustainable and steady’ apprenticeship growth

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Ofsted

Ofsted scrutiny of ‘huge benefit’ to education sector, Spielman says in last annual report

Watchdog also flags 'deeply concerning' FE teacher training, continued poor apprenticeship provision, and bootcamps quality assurance fears

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Ofsted

Ofsted: College results improve again while ITPs drop to EIF low

The quality of education at general FE colleges has hit another record high, but the proportion of independent training...

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Ofsted, Training Providers

Business training firm jumps two grades to ‘outstanding’

Provider leaders say apprentice and client feedback 'matters more than anything'

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Ofsted

Amanda Spielman’s swansong AoC conference speech

Ofsted chief inspector delivers her final speech to the colleges sector

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Ofsted

Ofsted grades changed for 5 FE providers last year after challenges

Complaints about FE inspections have also doubled since 2018

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Ofsted

Lee Owston to become Ofsted national director for education

Current deputy director for schools and education will replace Chris Russell in January

Amy Walker
Amy Walker