Christine Gilbert, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills, responds to the detail of Lord Laming’s review of the protection of children in England.
For World Maths Day Ofsted has launched two booklets to help teachers improve pupils’ understanding of mathematics and give them confidence in using the subject in everyday life. They are published by Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
The importance of ICT: information and communication technology in primary and secondary schools 2005/8 finds that Government investment and better planning in schools have contributed to improvement in ICT lessons, yet not all pupils are benefiting,
Professional development for citizenship teachers and leaders finds the impact of citizenship courses on schools is good or outstanding, with a positive overall effect on schools’ ethos and pupils’ understanding.
Future rules, from the Children’s Rights Director for England, is the outcome of a conference where young people in care and care leavers gave their views on subjects relating to regulations that will affect their future.
Twelve outstanding secondary schools - excelling against the odds showcases 12 schools in challenging circumstances that have been rated as 'outstanding' in at least two inspections and examines the elements that have created this success.
Since April 2008, Ofsted has published more than 30 survey reports highlighting aspects of good practice across a broad range of topics. We welcome your views about how we share good practice with you.
We inspect and regulate to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.
The new Ofsted brings together the wide experience of four inspectorates to make a greater difference for every child, and for all young people and adult learners, in England. Their educational, economic and social well-being will promote our success as a country.
Annual Report 2007/08
The report covers the first full year of Ofsted’s wider remit.
Outstanding providers 2007/08
The list of providers judged to be outstanding following an inspection in 2007/08 is now live. You can view the new list on the link below.
Early Years: Leading to Excellence
Ofsted's latest report on early years and childcare focuses on leadership and management.
Ofsted News
Find out the latest about inspection in our free online magazine.
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