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NEWS: Ofsted Chief champions disadvantaged children in ‘big listen’

11th March 2024

As reported by DfE, Sir Martyn Oliver commits to prioritising the needs of vulnerable children as Ofsted launches a major keep reading

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Sir Martyn Oliver named Ofsted’s chief inspector

12th October 2023

Accomplished education leader takes the helm, set to drive positive change in children’s services and skills The Education Secretary today keep reading

Ofsted: All routine inspections suspended

17th March 2020

The secretary of state has allowed Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector to temporarily suspend all routine inspections of schools, further education, keep reading

Ofsted rule switch leads to outstanding schools failing inspections

12th February 2020

As reported by The Guardian, at the launch of Ofsted’s annual report last month Amanda Spielman, the chief inspector, said the keep reading

Ofsted inspectors to wear body cameras when visiting suspected illegal schools

6th February 2020

As reported by The Guardian, Ofsted staff who raid suspected illegal schools in England are now going to be given keep reading