News Archive
Weaknesses remain in the teaching of RE in schools
Ofsted’s latest survey on religious education finds that in many of the schools visited RE was no better than satisfactory, and in some cases inadequate, because teachers are unsure about what they are trying to achieve in the subject.
- 06 Jun 2010
Young people leaving the justice system unprepared for outside world
Children and young people are suffering as a result of variable standards of support when moving into and out of custody, according to a report published today by Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
- 27 May 2010
Statement from Christine Gilbert, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector on the outcome of the judicial review
'You will appreciate that we have only just received the judgement and we need to study it in detail but I am pleased that the Judge’s conclusion is clear: Ofsted’s inspection process has been vindicated.
Ofsted takes its role in inspecting the protection arrangements for vulnerable children very seriously. I am pleased, therefore, that the Judge has found in our favour in this judicial review. We carried out a robust inspection, came to a sound conclusion based on the evidence and acted fairly.'
- 23 Apr 2010
The best schools use professional development to help drive improvement
The best schools are excellent at developing their staff and are highly effective in using continuing professional development as a way to help bring about improved standards at their school, according to a report published today by Ofsted.
- 26 Mar 2010
Ofsted finds careers advice is still hit and miss
Not all young people are getting good careers advice and this is leaving them at risk of making poorly informed choices about their future, according to a report published today by Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
- 23 Mar 2010
Tackling the NEET problem – how local authorities are getting young people back into education, employment and training
While the proportion of young people not in education, employment or training continues to rise, a report published today by Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills, shows that local authorities can make a big impact on reducing the number of young people in this category.
- 17 Mar 2010
Independent reports will help CAA improvement
The two independent reports evaluating the impact and cost of the first year of Comprehensive Area Assessment will help the inspectorates improve the assessment framework.
- 17 Mar 2010
New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children
Ofsted today releases the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofsted’s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by emphasising the overall achievement of all pupils, in particular their progress as well as the quality of classroom teaching and learning, Ofsted is providing the additional challenge to schools that the new inspections were intended to provide.
- 10 Mar 2010
The best childcare now gives children a brighter future
High-quality childcare is important for all children, but it can make all the difference for children in need.
The best childcare makes an important contribution to the lives of children in need by identifying their specific requirements early on and helping them to get the right support.
- 08 Mar 2010
Children tell us having rights means having responsibilities
Protection from abuse, a right to an education and to be helped to keep alive and well are just some of the most important rights that children want all young people to have, according to the latest report by Children’s Rights Director for England, Roger Morgan Children on rights and responsibilities.
- 04 Mar 2010