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Amanda Spielman: 'We won't be soft of safeguarding'. Picture: Ofsted

News 24 April 2023

Ofsted considers safeguarding changes amid grading row

Haringey Council has been praised over its training offer for social workers. Picture: Mark Pinter/Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2023

Ofsted commends improved support for children’s social workers in Haringey

Ofsted has been criticised over its response to headteacher Ruth Perry's death. Picture: Phil Adams

News 5 April 2023

Inspector quits Ofsted over headteacher’s death

Bexley's children's services was praised by Ofsted for its 'outstanding' work. Picture: Adobe Stock/Valerii Honcharuk

News 30 March 2023

Bexley Council retains 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

Providers also would be expected to create a ‘homely’ environment with private bedrooms and internet access. Picture: Алексей Филатов/Adobe Stock

Features 28 March 2023

Inspections Clinic: Supported accommodation

East Riding's children's services are no longer subject to a DfE improvement notice. Picture: East Riding Council

News 27 March 2023

Ofsted praises 'significant' improvements at council's children's services

Amanda Spielman has been in the role for more than six years. Picture: Ofsted

News 24 March 2023

Ofsted chief rejects calls to pause inspections after headteacher’s death

One-to-one and small-group tuition are effective in giving more instruction time for pupils who need to catch up. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 28 February 2023

Inspections Clinic: Quality of school tuition

Leaders of children's services have urged the government to improve communication across departments. Picture: Nenadaksic/Adobe Stock

News 20 February 2023

Directors blame disjointed policy and onerous inspection for high turnover rates

Ofsted inspectors say more improvement is needed at Blackpool's children's services to ensure all children get the protection they need. Picture: Christopher Baigent/ Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2023

Ofsted praises ‘accelerated improvements’ in Blackpool’s children’s services

Ofsted is introducing a new judgment on “the experiences and progress of care leavers”. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 January 2023

New era for inspection begins

Ofsted found a link between the quality of a setting and the number of staff with a degree-level qualification. Picture: Nestor/Adobe Stock

Features 31 January 2023

Inspections Clinic: Early education and childcare

Ofsted's chief inspector Amanda Spielman said that supported accommodation should be 'caring, kind and nurturing.' Picture: Ofsted

News 30 January 2023

Ofsted chief warns against ‘oversimplified’ regulation of supported accommodation

Organisations warn that the proposed inspection regulations may increase risk of harm for children in care. Picture: Adobe Stock/kegfire

News 17 January 2023

Sector criticises ‘unsafe’ proposals for supported accommodation

Ofsted praises improvements at Wandsworth Council's children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 January 2023

Ofsted praises Wandsworth Council’s ‘child-focused’ approach to children’s services

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