Statistics published by inspectorate on action taken against unregistered schools up to the end of February reveals that during the month a total of seven suspected illegal schools were identified, one warning notice was issued and six were either closed down or ceased operating illegally.
In total 16 suspected illegal schools were investigated by Ofsted during February. Since January 2016, 366 possible illegal schools have been identified and 208 inspections have taken place, with 51 warning notices issued and 44 settings either closed down or no longer operating illegally.
Last month Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman issued a plea for greater powers to further clamp down on illegal schools, amid concerns that children could be at risk of radicalisation and abuse.
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