Ofsted has got a lot on its plate. From Lord Laming's report into the death of Baby P to Sir Roger Singleton's review of safeguarding in independent schools, the watchdog has come under fire for failing to properly scrutinise services.
Confidence in inspection quality has taken a battering, so the new Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) framework and an organisational restructure could go some way to improving public opinion.
But are the reforms enough to transform the much-maligned inspectorate, or does it need to reassess its basic ethos? And should there be a new role for Ofsted in supporting improvement?
Director for social care
CAAs start this week. At Ofsted, staff will have to adapt to a new way of working. But changes to the internal structure of the inspectorate could prove even more significant. From September this year, Ofsted will have its first director for social care, who will work alongside directors for learning and skills and education and care.
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