Ofsted must 're-engage with the sector to develop a fair system built on mutual respect', sector leaders say

Ofsted rating changes ‘welcome’ but inspectorate must rebuild sector’s trust, leaders say

Social Care
One in 10 children and young people are affected by long-term and persistent speech, language, and communication needs. Picture: Dgl images/Adobe Stock

Ofsted scraps single-word judgments for schools

Education
Ofsted is working to increase collaboration and communication in the inspection process. Picture: DglImages/Adobe Stock

Concerns over ‘slow and inadequate’ response to child neglect reports

Social Care
Mac Heath is director of children’s services for Milton Keynes Council

Grades aren’t the only measure of success

The ADCS Blog

In September’s CYP Now: Youth work riot response; children’s residential care policy; CYP Now Awards shortlist

Special Report: Children’s Residential Care

Social Care
This study is intended to help clarify some of the ethical issues that arise in the context of the real-world application of machine learning in children’s social care. Picture: Adobe Stock

Inspections Clinic: Learning from a poor inspection

Ofsted

Legal Update: Fresh start for RSHE

Legal

Children’s workforce Guide to Qualifications and Training 2024/25

Islington's YJS is now the highest rated in London by inspectors

North London youth justice service rated ‘outstanding’ by inspectors

Youth Justice
Supported accommodation providers who have been registered by Ofsted will be inspected from the autumn

Children's Residential Care: Key policy developments

Social Care

The Big Debate: Is supported accommodation now an accepted care option?

Children's Services