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Inspections Clinic: Regional adoption agencies

Regional adoption agencies now provide the majority of England’s adoption services on behalf of local authorities. Jo Stephenson looks at some of the main findings from Ofsted’s sample inspections.

Inspections Clinic: Supported accommodation

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  • Wednesday, March 27, 2024
  • | CYP Now
Ahead of Ofsted inspections of supported accommodation for care leavers, Jo Stephenson looks at how consultation has helped shape the new regime and what providers can do now to prepare.

Inspections clinic: Physical education and SEND

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  • Thursday, February 1, 2024
  • | CYP Now
Children with special educational needs and disabilities do not always receive the right support to participate fully in PE and sport at school. Jo Stephenson looks at ways provision can be improved.

Inspections Clinic - social care provision

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  • Wednesday, January 3, 2024
  • | CYP Now
Ofsted’s latest annual report highlights improving standards across children’s social care but raises concerns about increasing numbers of children in unregistered provision, reports Jo Stephenson.

Inspections clinic: Youth justice services

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  • Tuesday, September 26, 2023
  • | CYP Now
While a new report shows that more young offenders are now accessing better quality specialist services, some areas of concern still remain. Jo Stephenson examines the inspectorate’s findings.

Inspections Clinic: New SEND inspections

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  • Wednesday, August 30, 2023
  • | CYP Now
Provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities has been subject to a new inspection regime this year. Jo Stephenson speaks to Ofsted about progress so far.