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Framework for the inspection of maintained schools in England from September 2009

This is the Framework that Ofsted will be inspecting maintained schools against from September 2009.
School inspections: a guide for parents and carers for inspection from September 2009

A leaflet for parents and carers of children whose school is due for inspection. It gives information on why, how long and when we inspect, and also how parents and carers can share their views.
Evaluation schedule of judgements for schools inspected under section five of the Education Act 2005, from September 2009

The evaluation schedule shown sets out the judgements that inspectors will make and report on from September 2009. It includes the grade descriptors.

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
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.
Pupils' experiences of bullying in school

This survey will explore pupils’ experiences of bullying in school, and will include a focus on different groups of learners.

Our spending

Ofsted has published its spending of over £25,000 since April 2010.
List of additional inspectors completing inspections on behalf of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills

This is a list of the additional inspectors of schools, further education colleges and independent schools from April 2011.
Report on Ofsted's consultation about the new draft framework for inspecting residential provision in boarding and residential special schools

An evaluation report on Ofsted’s consultation about the new framework for inspecting residential provision in maintained, non-maintained and independent boarding and residential special schools, which is due to come into force in January 2012.

Completing the record of inspection evidence and judgements (independent schools)

This document was updated in October 2011. Its previous title was Guidance for the completion of the record of inspection evidence and judgements (ROIEJ). For use from September 2010
Conducting inspections of independent schools

This document was updated in October 2011. Its previous title was General guidance for inspectors on s162A independent school inspection procedures, timelines and tariffs. For use from September 2009
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
A new voice for parents

20 Oct 2011

Ofsted today launches Parent View, a new online questionnaire that will allow parents and carers to give their views on their child’s school at any time of the year.
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.
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.
The shape of school inspection from 2012

30 Sep 2011

With a sharper focus on the judgements that matter most; even more time spent in the classroom, and a continued drive on raising standards, especially in reading, Ofsted has today published details of how the inspection of maintained schools will change from January 2012.

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.
Federated schools see improved outcomes - Ofsted

22 Sep 2011

In a survey of federations where schools have joined together to raise standards, improvements have been seen in the three key areas of teaching and learning, behaviour and pupils’ achievement, according to a report launched by Ofsted today.
Children audit Ofsted's inspection of social care

20 Sep 2011

Children living in children’s homes, residential special schools and boarding schools have given their views about Ofsted’s social care inspection in the report Social care inspection: the children’s audit, published today.

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.
No-notice inspections for welfare provision at boarding and residential special schools as Ofsted introduces a new inspection model

08 Sep 2011

Boarding and residential special schools are to have unannounced, no-notice inspections when welfare is to be inspected separately from education, Ofsted announces today as it introduces a new comprehensive framework for the sector.
Patrick Leeson's letter to the Independent

07 Sep 2011

Ofsted Director, Development Education and Care, Patrick Leeson, has written to the Independent to clarify that Ofsted will inspect Free Schools.