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Initial teacher education inspections 2011/12

Guidance for inspectors and providers on the inspection of provision leading to awarding body qualifications to teach in the lifelong learning sector.
Common inspection framework for further education and skills 2009

The document available from this page is a summary of the key features of the full common inspection framework.
Effective employer engagement: DH Associates

To be effective a training provider needs to not only meet the needs of the learner but also the needs of the employer. This example shows how DH Associates has developed excellent partnerships with learners and their employers that provide high-quality programmes leading to outstanding outcomes.

Motivating young people through music: Sound It Out Community Music

Sound It Out’s ‘Initi8’ project demonstrates how music can be a powerful force in inspiring young people, motivating them, building their self-esteem and helping them to progress through involvement in music projects, either as a participant or through working as a volunteer.
Our spending

Ofsted has published its spending of over £25,000 since April 2010.
Engaging employers in the hair and beauty industry in enriching learning through industry week: Southampton City College

Employers facilitate an industry week when students learn specialist, up-to-date hairdressing and beauty therapy techniques, provided alongside informative careers and higher education talks, and culminating in the chance to compete in an exciting show.

The framework for the inspection of initial teacher education 2012

This is a consultation document on proposals for revised inspection arrangements for initial teacher education partnerships from September 2012.
Quality improvement in work-based learning: Somerset College

In a four-year period Somerset College transformed work-based learning that was judged inadequate overall, with success rates 30% below national averages, to provision graded outstanding with rates above national averages. This example focuses on what they do now to perform so well.
Outstanding curriculum innovation in science: City and Islington College

City and Islington College is one of the biggest national providers of science in further education. It has developed a broad range of cutting-edge science provision and established itself as a regional centre of excellence for science.

Using a prison gym to provide vocational and skills training: HMP Lowdham Grange

This example describes how the prison’s gym is used effectively to support the reduction of offending and the successful resettlement of offenders on release, by offering a progression route using a range and variety of industry relevant accredited programmes.
Using audiovisual technology to help offenders maintain family ties and learn new skills: HMP Lowdham Grange

This example demonstrates how the prison’s high-quality audiovisual technology helps offenders to maintain strong family ties through the ‘Story-Time Dads’ project.
Analysis of the Implementation of Ofsted's Performance Related Pay Scheme 2010 to 2011

Our teams think carefully about the likely equality impact of their work and will take action to improve strategies, policies and projects, where appropriate.

Next HMCI

03 Nov 2011

Announcement from the Education Select Committee
Raising expectations for teacher training

31 Oct 2011

Ofsted publishes proposals to revise the framework for initial teacher education
The next HMCI

14 Oct 2011

Baroness Sally Morgan has welcomed news about the new HMCI.

Improving science in colleges - sharing ideas and examples of good practice

14 Oct 2011

An Ofsted report published today identifies the factors which have helped colleges improve the quality of their science provision, or maintain high standards, and makes recommendations for further improvement.
Revised inspection framework for residential provision in FE colleges - Ofsted consultation

04 Oct 2011

Ofsted today launches a consultation on proposals to revise and streamline arrangements for the inspection of residential provision in further education colleges for students under the age of eighteen.
European Day of Languages

26 Sep 2011

With 6,000 languages spoken in the world, the European Day of Languages on 26 September aims to show Europeans how important languages are and how enjoyable and useful learning a language can be.

Official statistics released

09 Sep 2011

Ofsted has released updated statistics about the outcomes of inspections in learning and skills providers, early years and childcare registered providers, social care providers and children's centres.
Welfare and duty of care in Armed Forces initial training - Ofsted

09 Sep 2011

Ofsted today presented its third annual report on the effectiveness of welfare and duty of care for recruits and trainees in Armed Forces initial training. The report draws on evidence from the inspection of 11 training establishments between June 2010 and February 2011.
Ofsted proposes changes to inspection of further education and skills to improve learners' employability

01 Sep 2011

Ofsted today launches a consultation on proposals to revise the inspection of further education (FE) colleges, work-based learning providers, adult and community learning (ACL) provision and ‘Next Step’ provision.

Department for Education confirms appointments to Ofsted's Board

24 Aug 2011

Education Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed a number of appointments to the Board of Ofsted.
Progression beyond school is variable for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities - Ofsted

23 Aug 2011

Too few young people with learning difficulties and disabilities progress from school to complete programmes that will help them live independently, undertake further study, or gain employment.
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.