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Ofsted schools framework ‘not fit’ for children in care

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

| CYP Now

Ofsted’s school inspections framework is “not fit for purpose” when it comes to vulnerable children, the chair of the National Association of Virtual School Headteachers (NAVSH) has said.

Birmingham City Council issued with direction notice over SEND failures

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

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The government has issued a direction notice to Birmingham City Council over its failure to improve support services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Wilshaw issues illegal schools warning

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Monday, May 16, 2016

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Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw has warned that more children than previously thought are at risk of "harm and indoctrination" after the number of illegal schools identified since the turn of the year passed the 100 mark.

Wilshaw: Poor children still being failed

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Thursday, June 23, 2016

| CYP Now

Too many children from disadvantaged backgrounds are continuing to be failed by the education system, Ofsted's chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw has said.

Inspector quits Ofsted over headteacher’s death

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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An Ofsted inspector has resigned following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life earlier this year after her school was downgraded by the inspectorate from “outstanding” to “inadequate”.

Ofsted closes six more unregistered schools

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

| CYP Now

A further six suspected illegal schools have been closed down by Ofsted in the space of a month.

Ofsted slams treatment of SEND pupils across mainstream schools

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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

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Ofsted has condemned the "unacceptable" treatment of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by mainstream schools.

Charity sets out children's mental health priorities for next government

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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

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A charity is calling on the next government to take action to avert a "mental health crisis" among young people.

Council rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted plans children's centre closures

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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

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A council where children's services were judged "inadequate" earlier this year has announced plans to close four of its 10 children's centres.

Fifth of Ofsted staff plan to leave within a year

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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

| CYP Now

One in five Ofsted staff want to quit the inspectorate, according to a survey of its workers.

‘Inadequate’ children’s services targeted as Ofsted outlines plans to restart inspection visits

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Monday, July 6, 2020

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Local authority children’s services departments rated “inadequate” by Ofsted will be the focus of visits from inspectors following the Covid-19 pandemic, the inspectorate has said.

Ofsted announces plans to reinspect schools with ‘ineffective’ safeguarding

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Monday, June 12, 2023

| CYP Now

Schools that have been graded “inadequate” by Ofsted due to concerns over safeguarding will be reinspected within three months of the initial visit, the inspectorate has announced as part of a series of changes to its work.

Kemi Badenoch demands snap Ofsted inspection of school amid identity row

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Monday, June 26, 2023

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The government's women and equalities minister Kemi Badenoch has demanded that Ofsted conduct a snap inspection of a secondary school in East Sussex due to a gender row between a teacher and pupils, sparked by a conversation about identifying as a cat.

Ofsted chief unveils feedback scheme and mental health training for inspectors

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Friday, January 5, 2024

| CYP Now

New Ofsted boss Sir Martyn Oliver has unveiled plans for a listening exercise to gather views about the inspectorate's work in the wake of the recent inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

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

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Monday, February 5, 2024

| CYP Now

Children who are unable to attend mainstream school are placed in unsuitable alternative provision (AP) due to a lack of capacity for young people with specific needs, Ofsted has warned.

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

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Friday, January 19, 2024

| CYP Now

Compulsory mental health training for all inspectors is among a series of changes Ofsted has vowed to make following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

North-South education gap widening, Ofsted finds

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Thursday, December 1, 2016

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The gap in education quality between the North of England and the Midlands and the rest of the country has widened, Ofsted has found.

Government proposes voluntary safeguarding code for out-of-school settings

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Monday, December 3, 2018

| CYP Now

Out-of-school settings will be asked to abide by a voluntary code of practice as part of government plans to improve safeguarding of children.

Spielman: Shortcomings in SEND support a national scandal

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

| CYP Now

Thousands of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are not getting the support they need despite government attempts to improve the system, Ofsted's chief inspector has warned.

Ofsted considers safeguarding changes amid grading row

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Monday, April 24, 2023

| CYP Now

Ofsted is considering changes to support schools which have been rated “inadequate” due to failures in safeguarding but have performed well elsewhere, the inspectorate’s chief inspector has said.

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Ofsted schools framework ‘not fit’ for children in care

Birmingham City Council issued with direction notice over SEND failures

Wilshaw issues illegal schools warning

Wilshaw: Poor children still being failed

Inspector quits Ofsted over headteacher’s death

Ofsted closes six more unregistered schools

Ofsted slams treatment of SEND pupils across mainstream schools

Charity sets out children's mental health priorities for next government

Council rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted plans children's centre closures

Fifth of Ofsted staff plan to leave within a year

‘Inadequate’ children’s services targeted as Ofsted outlines plans to restart inspection visits

Ofsted announces plans to reinspect schools with ‘ineffective’ safeguarding

Kemi Badenoch demands snap Ofsted inspection of school amid identity row

Ofsted chief unveils feedback scheme and mental health training for inspectors

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

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

North-South education gap widening, Ofsted finds

Government proposes voluntary safeguarding code for out-of-school settings

Spielman: Shortcomings in SEND support a national scandal

Ofsted considers safeguarding changes amid grading row

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