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Ofsted revamps complaints and inspection pause policies
Ofsted recently launched updated guidelines designed to simplify the process of making complaints about inspections and pausing inspections under exceptional keep reading
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NEWS: Ofsted eases inspections for RAAC-affected schools
As reported by Ofsted, Ofsted provides updated guidance for schools still grappling with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), allowing deferrals for inspections keep reading
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NEWS: Government defends single-word Ofsted judgments
As reported by ITV X, despite calls for reform, DfE stands by the current system following headteacher’s tragic death The Department keep reading
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NEWS: Ofsted revamps complaints and pause policies
As reported by Ofsted, in a significant update, Ofsted introduces a more transparent complaints process and clearer guidelines for pausing inspections, keep reading
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NEWS: Ofsted seeks kids’ input on inspections
As reported by Ofsted, launching an expanded Big Listen consultation, Ofsted now invites children’s perspectives on educational and care standards to refine keep reading
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NEWS: Ofsted responds to Education Committee’s recommendations
As reported by Ofsted, Ofsted welcomes the Education Committee’s recommendations, highlighting the need for additional funding to implement changes and improve keep reading
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NEWS: Ofsted Chief champions disadvantaged children in ‘big listen’
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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School Leaders’ mental health crisis
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) annual survey lays bare the escalating mental health toll on school leaders, intensifying keep reading
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NEWS: Ofsted and CQC guide SEND transitions
As reported by Ofsted, Ofsted and the CQC release guidance for thematic visits examining how children with special educational needs and disabilities keep reading
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NEWS: Education committee urges overhaul of Ofsted inspections
In a comprehensive report, the Education Committee calls for significant changes, including revising single-word judgements, re-evaluating academisation policies, addressing workload keep reading
