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Information about schools

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  • Point in time survey for staff

    Ofsted carries out a survey of the views of the staff who work in school boarding or residential provision by sending questionnaires by email to the school at a specific point of time during the inspection year, with instructions for distribution and completion.

  • Point in time survey for parents and carers

    Ofsted carries out a survey of the views of parents and carers by sending questionnaires by email to the school at a specific point of time during the inspection year, with instructions for distribution and completion.

  • Point in time survey for boarders and residential pupils

    Ofsted carries out a survey of the views of boarders or residential pupils by sending questionnaires by email to the school at a specific point of time during the inspection year, with instructions for distribution and completion.

Latest news: Schools

  • Welcome to our improved website

    27 Jul 2011

    We have brought a fresh look to our website to make it easier for you to find the information you need.

  • Ofsted to trial spot checks on schools with behaviour problems

    14 Jul 2011

    This autumn, Ofsted will trial some unannounced monitoring visits of satisfactory schools where behaviour is a weakness. The trial will help determine whether unannounced visits are workable and give a clearer picture of behaviour in schools.

  • Children at risk of exclusion helped by nurture groups

    12 Jul 2011

    Nurture groups can make a considerable difference to the behaviour and social skills of children who might otherwise be at risk of exclusion according to a new report from Ofsted. However, schools should ensure that pupils in these groups are making academic as well as social and emotional progress.

  • New official statistics released

    01 Jul 2011

    Ofsted has released its first official statistics about the outcomes of inspections in learning and skills providers, social care providers and children's centres.

  • Education committee publishes responses on report into work of Ofsted

    28 Jun 2011

    Ofsted welcomes the publication today by the Education Committee - The role and performance of Ofsted: Responses from the Government and Ofsted to the Second Report of the Committee, Session 2010-12.

  • Learning lessons from School Sport Partnerships

    24 Jun 2011

    An Ofsted report launched today, picking out the lessons learned from School Sport Partnerships, says schools should build strong partnerships with sports clubs, community groups and other local organisations to stimulate participation and competition in the variety of PE and sports on offer.

  • Highly mobile armed forces children need better support

    20 May 2011

    Service children who face regular moves from home and school can suffer high levels of anxiety and stress, especially when their parents deploy to armed conflicts overseas, according to an Ofsted report launched today.

  • Good governance essential to school improvement

    18 May 2011

    School governing bodies that clearly understand their roles and responsibilities, build productive relationships with school leaders, know their schools well and use the views of parents, pupils and the wider community are best equipped to drive improvement in their schools.

  • Girls making uninformed choices about careers

    12 Apr 2011

    An Ofsted report, Girls’ career aspirations, has found that some girls are receiving weak careers education, which is making it difficult for them to make properly informed choices about courses and careers.

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