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Transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1

This survey will evaluate and report on the effectiveness of transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage to primary education and the impact it has on pupils’ achievement in Key Stage 1
Protocols between Ofsted and other organisations in relation to childcare

We have revised and updated the following protocols after consultation with respective organisations. The revisions reflect the working arrangements between Ofsted and other organisations to ensure
Our spending

Ofsted has published its spending of over £25,000 since April 2010.

Registered childcare providers and places in England - December 2008 onwards

Ofsted has a database of registered childcare providers in England, including the maximum number of places a provider may offer at any one time. This page has figures for December 2008 onwards. The
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.
Ofsted Audit Committee minutes

Here you will find the minutes from recent Ofsted audit committee meetings.

Guidance on writing complaint and compliance action summaries

This guidance is to help inspectors to write outcome summaries which are published on our website following information that a provider is not complying with the requirements for registration.
Ofsted Board minutes

Here you will find the minutes from recent Ofsted Board meetings.
Equality in Ofsted: Employment report April 2010 to March 2011

Ofsted’s Strategic Plan 2011–15 includes a commitment to track and report on our achievement against the Equality Standard and Investors in People standard, reflecting that equality and human rights is integral to everything Ofsted does.

Next HMCI

03 Nov 2011

Announcement from the Education Select Committee
Ofsted statistics show a rise in the number of childminders

27 Oct 2011

After a long period of decline, the number of childcare providers in England has now risen steadily since September last year. Prior to this numbers had fallen each quarter since the end of 2008.
The next HMCI

14 Oct 2011

Baroness Sally Morgan has welcomed news about the new HMCI.

Children’s Book Week

05 Oct 2011

Children’s Book Week, between 3 and 9 October, is a national celebration of reading for children of primary school age.
Ten years for early years

26 Sep 2011

This September marks 10 years since Ofsted took over the responsibility for regulating and inspecting all registered early years childminding and childcare settings in 2001.
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.

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.
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.
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.
Good English teaching must be supported by an innovative curriculum - Ofsted

13 May 2011

An Ofsted report launched today, looking at best practice in English teaching in schools, says that teaching held in check by an inappropriate or dull curriculum will not inspire pupils or generate high standards.
Exchange of letters between Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, Christine Gilbert and Secretary of State, The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP

05 Apr 2011

Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, Christine Gilbert, has advised the Secretary of State for Education of her intention to leave Ofsted at the end of June after nearly five years at the helm.