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A comparison of the effectiveness of level 3 provision in 25 post-16 providers
This small-scale survey investigated the effectiveness of level 3 provision in school sixth forms, general further education colleges and sixth form colleges. Inspectors visited 25 institutions which provided level 3 qualifications for students aged 16 to 19. The survey found the overall quality of provision and outcomes was good or outstanding in nearly three quarters of the providers visited. Against this background of generally strong level 3 provision in all types of provider, the most effective group of providers among the sample visited was sixth form colleges. The report compares different aspects of provision and identifies the factors which led to good or outstanding achievement.
- 03 Sep 2008
- Ref 070167
- Ofsted
A focus on improvement: consultation report
Ofsted has undertaken a wide-ranging consultation on the proposals for new maintained school inspection arrangements. Below you will find the consultation document and the subsequent evaluation report. The evaluation report summarises the responses to Ofsted’s consultation on the proposals for maintained school inspections from September 2009.
Evaluation report
The original consultation
- 16 Oct 2008
- Ref 080200
- Ofsted
A focus on improvement: proposals for further education and skills system inspections from September 2009
This consultation is now closed.
We have reviewed arrangements for the inspection of the FE and skills system to ensure that they are coherent and well matched to the needs of the user and the quality of the service, and that they develop our ability to target inspection where it will make the most difference. Our proposals for a revised Common Inspection Framework and for the inspection of colleges, work-based learning and nextstep from September 2009 are set out in this consultation document.
Downloads
- 04 Nov 2008
- Ref 080132
- Ofsted
A report on the responses to the consultation on how Ofsted should inspect children’s centres
Children’s centres provide a range of services for children and their families. They have been set up in stages from 2004, starting with the most disadvantaged communities. Between July and September 2009 Ofsted consulted on the proposed framework for the inspection of children’s centres. This report gives the results of the consultation and our proposed way forward.
- 30 Nov 2009
- Ref 090309
- Ofsted
About adoption
A 2006 report based on the views of over 200 adopted children. The children reveal how to make the adoption process better; what they liked and did not like about adoption; and what they need to feel more supported.
- 01 Apr 2007
- Ref 20073001
- Ofsted
About education
This 2007 report looks at the views of 77 children and young people about their education, with 75% of them rating their education as eight or more out of ten. The report shows that nearly three-quarters of children have changed schools since they first came into care, with over half finding their new school better because of new friends and teachers.
- 01 Apr 2007
- Ref 20073019
- Ofsted
Admission and discharge from secure accommodation
This report evaluates the processes of admission, and discharge and resettlement into the community, of young people placed within the secure estate. It examines factors that help or constrain effective practice and makes recommendations for improvement.
- 12 Aug 2010
- Ref 090228
- Ofsted
Adoption - the new law
A report on how well CAFCASS and HMCS have responded to the implementation of the adoption aspects of the Adoption and Children Act 2002. This Act came into place on 30 December 2005 and represents the largest reform in adoption for more than 30 years.
- 01 Apr 2007
- Ref 20072002
- Ofsted
Adoption: messages from inspections of adoption agencies
A 2006 report into the performance of adoption agencies, based on the evidence found in CSCI inspections. The report reveals that there is better support for children and their adoptive families; that there are problems in recruiting skilled and experienced staff; and that there is concern about the use of agency workers that can effect the quality of service for children in adoption.
- 01 Apr 2007
- Ref 20074001
- Ofsted
Alternative provision
This survey evaluates the use of off-site alternative provision by a small sample of schools and pupil referral units. Schools and pupil referral units can use a range of alternative provision to try to prevent students from being excluded, or to re-engage students in their education. The survey considers what makes alternative provision successful and examines some of the current issues associated with its use.
- 21 Jun 2011
- Ref 100233
- Ofsted