News Archive
London schools have improved dramatically
New Ofsted report examines the improvements in the capital's schools and looks at the impact of the London Challenge project.
- 05 Dec 2006
Annual Report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools published
Christine Gilbert has launched her first annual report and outstanding providers list as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools.
- 22 Nov 2006
Ofsted announces move to proportionate independent school inspections
Following a very positive response to the national consultation, Ofsted will introduce shorter and more frequent inspections of non-association independent schools from 2007.
- 17 Nov 2006
Unsatisfactory behaviour is best tackled as part of a whole-school improvement programme
Ofsted reports that the most successful approach to combating unsatisfactory behaviour in schools is to tackle it as part of a coherent school improvement programme rather than dealing with it in isolation.
- 03 Nov 2006
Annual performance assessments published today
The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) and the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) are today publishing the second round of annual performance assessments (APA) for 102 local authorities.
- 01 Nov 2006
More than nine in ten parents support school inspection
The overwhelming majority of parents say they are in favour of school inspections according to a new research study.
- 24 Oct 2006
Young Apprenticeships prove successful alternative to traditional Key Stage 4 provision
Ofsted has published 'Evaluation of the Young Apprenticeships programme'. Young Apprenticeships programmes are proving to be a successful alternative to the traditional Key Stage 4 curriculum.
- 20 Oct 2006
Ofsted action takes 10,000 children out of inadequate care
New report proves the value of inspection in improving the quality of childcare in England.
- 15 Sep 2006
Colleges show strong support for annual Ofsted assessment visits
Colleges have overwhelmingly welcomed the introduction of annual assessment visits or 'health checks' according to a survey carried out by Ofsted.
- 08 Sep 2006
Ofsted launches consultation on proportionate inspection for independent schools
Ofsted has outlined proposals for more frequent and proportionate inspections of non-association schools that aim to reduce the burden of inspection, increase its impact and focus resources where they are needed most.
- 04 Sep 2006