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Ofsted and the CQC have carried out joint inspections since 2016. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 March 2024

Most recent local area SEND inspection reports

The impact of leaders is a core element of Ofsted's ILACS guidance. Picture: ЯНА АЙБАЗОВА/Adobe Stock

Features 1 March 2024

Inspections clinic: Children’s services leadership

Ofsted lowered Peterborough's rating from 'good' to 'inadequate. Picture: T Crowe/Wirestock/Adobe Stock

News 9 February 2024

Ofsted criticises council over ‘inadequate experiences and progress of care leavers’

The visits will assess how children with SEND are being supported into adulthood. Picture: Iryna/Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2024

Ofsted to assess how children with SEND are prepared for adulthood

AP is designed to support children who cannot attend mainstream school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 February 2024

Lack of AP settings leading to unsuitable placements for children, Ofsted warns

Schools may need to work together or with local partners to ensure access to certain activities such as swimming. Picture: Yuraksil/Adobe Stock

Features 1 February 2024

Inspections clinic: Physical education and SEND

An Ofsted inspection 'likely contributed' to Ruth Perry's death, an inquest ruled. Picture: Brighter Futures for Children

News 19 January 2024

Ofsted inspectors to undergo mental health training after Ruth Perry’s death

Staffordshire's care leaver offer was said to "require improvement". Picture: Staffordshire County Council

News 15 January 2024

Ofsted criticises council over 'unsuitable' placements for care leavers

Children's services in Bromley improved from 'good' to 'outstanding' in their Ofsted rating. Picture: Bromley Council

News 12 January 2024

Council’s children’s services rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

Ofsted came under scrutiny for its inspection processes after headteacher Ruth Perry took her own life while awaiting inspection results. Picture: Phil Adams

News 5 January 2024

Ofsted chief unveils feedback scheme and mental health training for inspectors

Self-evaluation and peer assessment could be used to drive school improvements. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2024

Reforming school inspections

Ofsted introduced a separate judgment on work with care leavers, allowing more targeted recommendations. Picture: Valerii HoncharUK/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2024

Inspections Clinic - social care provision

Wiltshire County Council has been praised over its support for care leavers. Picture: Jon Le-Bon/Adobe Stock

News 13 December 2023

Preventative support focus sees Ofsted uplift council’s rating to ‘outstanding’

Ruth Perry died in January aged 53. Picture: Brighter Futures for Children

News 11 December 2023

Ruth Perry inquest verdict reignites calls for ‘urgent’ Ofsted reform

‘Adequate supervision’ must be in place around food. Picture: micromonkey/Adobe Stock

Features 28 November 2023

Inspections clinic: Early years inspection updates

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