News Archive
Children in care fear being socially stigmatised
Almost 50% of children in care worry about other people knowing their background, mainly because they fear being judged, bullied or treated differently, according to the latest report by Children’s Rights Director for England, Dr Roger Morgan, published today.
- 04 Aug 2009
Handbook for inspecting further education and skills from September 2009
Ofsted has published the Handbook for the inspection of further education and skills from September 2009.
- 31 Jul 2009
Raising expectations for adult learners
A revised framework for the inspection of the further education and skills sector was launched today by Ofsted.
- 23 Jul 2009
Ofsted’s new arrangements for inspecting schools under section 5, from September 2009
Ofsted’s new arrangements for inspecting schools from the beginning of September are outlined in several documents on the website. Drafts of these documents were made available during the middle of June but they have now been replaced by the final versions.
- 23 Jul 2009
Providers challenged to ensure children and parents reap the benefit of effective family learning
A new report highlights how the best provision in family learning is boosting the skills, qualifications and confidence of children and adults in England.
- 17 Jul 2009
Effective integration of Sure Start services has positive impact on children, parents and the community
Effective integration of services, a positive ethos and a 'can do' approach by professionals at Sure Start children’s centres are providing invaluable support for children, their families and the local community, according to Ofsted’s latest report, The impact of integrated services on children and their families in Sure Start children’s centres, published today.
- 10 Jul 2009
Ofsted’s 2009/10 review of the framework for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities
The Government has asked Ofsted to undertake a review of special educational needs and/or disabilities provision and outcomes, which will be published during summer 2010.
- 06 Jul 2009
Good authorities can make a real difference for young people leaving care
Flexible individual support, high aspirations and a commitment from social care staff are successfully helping young people leaving care make the transition into adulthood and independence, according to Ofsted’s latest report, Support for care leavers, published today.
- 01 Jul 2009
Early days but generally positive start for new key stage 3 curriculum
Teachers are generally positive about curriculum changes which have allowed them to be more creative in their teaching, according to Planning for change: The impact of the new Key Stage 3 curriculum published today.
- 25 Jun 2009
The school’s approach is key to avoiding exclusion of young children
The school’s philosophy, a supportive and stable school environment, and strong relationships between the school and parents are important factors in preventing very young children from being excluded from school, according to a report published today by Ofsted.
- 24 Jun 2009