Ofsted

Ofsted: Unions consider asking leaders to quit as inspectors

Leadership unions warn they will take the 'unprecedented step' unless watchdog changes course over inspection plans

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Ofsted

The unseen impact of Ofsted: What one grade can really cost

How a single Ofsted grade for a small part of overall provision triggered contract losses, staff redundancies and even...

Jessica Hill
Ian Ross
Colleges, Ofsted

‘Inadequate’ Ofsted rating during Ramadan sparks complaint

Apprenticeship provider questions watchdog's 'lack of cultural sensitivity' after March inspection

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Ofsted

‘Reckless and ridiculous’: Ofsted’s report card plan delay slammed

Phillipson criticises 'disappointing' consultation response delay, while unions say report card roll-out now 'nonsensical'

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Ofsted

Christine Gilbert set to be appointed Ofsted chair

Ofsted's consultation response on its new report cards is also set to be delayed until September

Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Lydia Chantler-Hicks
Colleges, Ofsted

Cambridge sixth form college scores Ofsted ‘outstanding’ hat-trick

Inspectors praise 'exceptional' teaching and high attendance

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Ofsted, SEND

‘Wholly unsuitable’ EHCPs, long waits for help: SEND inspection failures revealed

Ofsted proposes ‘pool of inspectors’ and report cards to improve SEND inspections as shortcomings revealed

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Apprenticeships, Ofsted

SeaRegs Training makes waves with first Ofsted ‘outstanding’

Plymouth-based marine apprenticeship provider charts course to top rating

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Ofsted

ITP judged ‘inadequate’ after expanding provision despite ‘poor’ teaching

Ofsted claims construction provider ‘too slow to act’ – but CEO ‘respectfully’ disagrees

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel