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Ofsted renews Lincolnshire’s outstanding rating

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

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Inspectors have renewed Lincolnshire County Council children’s services rating of "outstanding" four years after its previous full inspection.

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.

Tougher standards for disabled children's care providers 'worth considering', says Ofsted chief

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

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Increasing the regulation of disabled children’s residential care providers should be investigated in light of recent safeguarding failings in the sector, Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman has told MPs.

Education committee launches Ofsted schools inquiry

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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An influential group of MPs has launched an inquiry into the impact that Ofsted school inspections have on pupils and teaching staff.

Ofsted announces plans to reinspect schools with ‘ineffective’ safeguarding

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Monday, June 12, 2023

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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.

Children’s homes provider tells staff to 'disengage' with Ofsted inspectors

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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A children’s social care provider has instructed its workers to minimise their interactions with Ofsted inspectors in a bid to reduce the stress of the inspection process on staff.

Early years sector backs call to reform Ofsted judgments

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Friday, May 5, 2023

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Early years providers have called for single-word Ofsted judgments to be scrapped, after a survey found that inspections are the biggest cause of regular stress for providers.

Early years leaders push for inclusion in Ofsted inquiry

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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Early years leaders have called for a new inquiry into Ofsted’s school inspections to be expanded to include the sector.

Ofsted considers safeguarding changes amid grading row

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Monday, April 24, 2023

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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.

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

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

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Haringey Council has been praised by Ofsted for its work to improve support for frontline children’s social workers.

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”.

Bexley Council retains 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

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A south east London council has been praised for maintaining “outstanding” children’s services by Ofsted inspectors, despite an increase in demand following the Covid-19 pandemic.

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

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Monday, March 27, 2023

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s children’s services has seen “significant and sustained changes”, since its last inspection in 2019 Ofsted has found, resulting in the withdrawal of an improvement notice from the Department for Education.

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

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Friday, March 24, 2023

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Ofsted’s chief inspector has rejected calls to halt inspections following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry after her school received a negative report by the inspectorate.

Directors blame disjointed policy and onerous inspection for high turnover rates

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Monday, February 20, 2023

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Rising workloads, an onerous inspection regime and lack of policy leadership are key factors in the high turnover of directors of children’s services (DCS), latest research shows.

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

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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Blackpool Council's children’s services has seen “accelerated improvements” since being rated "inadequate" by Ofsted in 2018, but inspectors have advised more progress is needed to ensure all children receive help and protection.

Ofsted chief warns against ‘oversimplified’ regulation of supported accommodation

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Monday, January 30, 2023

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Ofsted’s chief inspector Amanda Spielman has issued a warning against oversimplifying the regulation of supported accommodation for 16- and 17-year-olds in care.

Sector criticises ‘unsafe’ proposals for supported accommodation

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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Children’s social care organisations have slammed proposed quality standards for unregulated supported accommodation for 16- and 17-year-olds, in response to a public consultation carried out by the Department for Education.

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

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Monday, January 16, 2023

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Children’s services in Wandsworth have been upgraded to “good” by Ofsted, with inspectors praising the council’s “child-focused” approach.

Hull children’s services ditches ‘inadequate’ Ofsted rating

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Monday, January 16, 2023

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Ofsted has highlighted improvements in Hull City Council’s children’s services, praising a “comprehensive” plan developed by leaders which has “delivered improvements in services and outcomes for many children.”

Ofsted hails 'significant' children's services improvements in Darlington

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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Ofsted has found “steady and sustained” progress at Darlington Council's children’s services, noting "significant improvements" since its previous inspection.

Early years registrations at six-year low, Ofsted reports

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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This year has seen the largest annual decrease in the number of childcare providers registered with Ofsted since 2015/16, the inspectorate's annual report finds.

Petition urges government to increase funding for early years settings

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

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A petition is urging the government to increase funding for childcare settings, following a backlash from providers who said the autumn statement "neglected" the early years sector.

Ofsted downgrades Staffordshire children's home to ‘inadequate’, amid welfare concerns

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Friday, October 21, 2022

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A children’s home in Staffordshire has been judged “inadequate” after Ofsted found severe safeguarding failures less than a year after inspectors rated it “outstanding”.

Inspectors rate Nottingham City Council's children’s services ‘inadequate’

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

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Nottingham City Council’s children’s services is blighted by “serious failures” in its support for children in need of protection, Ofsted has warned.

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Ofsted renews Lincolnshire’s outstanding rating

Kemi Badenoch demands snap Ofsted inspection of school amid identity row

Tougher standards for disabled children's care providers 'worth considering', says Ofsted chief

Education committee launches Ofsted schools inquiry

Ofsted announces plans to reinspect schools with ‘ineffective’ safeguarding

Children’s homes provider tells staff to 'disengage' with Ofsted inspectors

Early years sector backs call to reform Ofsted judgments

Early years leaders push for inclusion in Ofsted inquiry

Ofsted considers safeguarding changes amid grading row

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

Inspector quits Ofsted over headteacher’s death

Bexley Council retains 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

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

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

Directors blame disjointed policy and onerous inspection for high turnover rates

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

Ofsted chief warns against ‘oversimplified’ regulation of supported accommodation

Sector criticises ‘unsafe’ proposals for supported accommodation

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

Hull children’s services ditches ‘inadequate’ Ofsted rating

Ofsted hails 'significant' children's services improvements in Darlington

Early years registrations at six-year low, Ofsted reports

Petition urges government to increase funding for early years settings

Ofsted downgrades Staffordshire children's home to ‘inadequate’, amid welfare concerns

Inspectors rate Nottingham City Council's children’s services ‘inadequate’

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