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Ofsted has said it will resume inspections despite staff shortages. Picture: Phil Adams

News 6 January 2022

Ofsted advises schools and nurseries hit by staff shortages to apply to defer inspections

Wakefield's children's services has been rated 'good' overall by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Inspectors praise ‘significant improvements’ at Wakefield children’s services

Unregulated settings must register with Ofsted by autumn 2023, DfE says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 December 2021

National standards for unregulated supported accommodation to come into force in 2023

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed in June last year. Picture: West Midlands Police

News 14 December 2021

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Education Secretary sets out expectations of joint inspection

Sunderland has been praised over its 'unprecedented' jump in Ofsted ratings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 December 2021

Sunderland’s statutory intervention revoked after 'outstanding' inspection

Chief inspector Amanda Speilman said she has 'long called' for a home education register. Picture: Ofsted

News 7 December 2021

Ofsted renews calls for elective home education register

Yvette Stanley has also called for greater regulatory oversight of large children's home providers. Picture: Ofsted

News 7 December 2021

Ofsted: National approach to commissioning for children’s homes ‘long overdue’

Lisa Arthey has resigned as DCS at North East Lincolnshire Council. Picture: North East Lincolnshire Council

News 2 December 2021

Council's 'inadequate’ Ofsted rating prompts DCS resignation

Moderation meetings give settings an opportunity to reflect on practice before an Ofsted inspection takes place. Picture: Lordn/Adobe Stock

Features 30 November 2021

Inspections Clinic: Mock childcare inspections

There has been an increase in children's homes over during the last quarter, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 November 2021

Drop in number of council-run children’s homes

Leicester's children's services have been rated 'good' by Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2021

Ofsted praises Leicester Council over ‘robust support’ for children

The DfE is proposing to reset the three-year inspection cycle for children's social care providers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 November 2021

DfE launches consultation on children’s social care inspections

Older children with SEND risk missing out on education and career oportunities in Wolverhampton, inspectors warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 November 2021

Inspectors criticise ‘embedded failings’ in Wolverhampton’s SEND support

Ofsted's Yvette Stanley described the guidance changes as "a real step forward". Picture: Ofsted

News 28 October 2021

Greater regulatory oversight of large children’s home and childcare providers needed, Ofsted warns

Roughly one in 10 managers manage more than one home. Picture: Christine Bird/Adobe Stock

Features 26 October 2021

Inspections Clinic: Registering homes and managers

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