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Two good practice reports for college courses

The two surveys take a look at good practice in colleges in hospitality and catering, hairdressing and beauty therapy. They focus on effective teaching and the celebration of learners’ success.

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Response to Lord Laming’s review of child protection

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.

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Helping teachers make it all add up on World Maths Day

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.

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Information and communication technology in schools is improving but inconsistent

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,

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Children in care give their views on future regulations

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.

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Why some schools excel against the odds where others struggle

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.

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What we do

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.

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Annual Report 2007/08

The report covers the first full year of Ofsted’s wider remit.

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Outstanding Providers 2007/08 events evaluation survey

If you have attended an Outstanding Provider event, then we hope you enjoyed it and found it of value. We want to know what you think, so please do spend a few minutes filling in our short questionnaire.

Outstanding Providers events evaluation questionnaire

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.

The Outstanding Providers list

Early Years: Leading to Excellence

Ofsted's latest report on early years and childcare focuses on leadership and management.

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Ofsted News

Find out the latest about inspection in our free online magazine.

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