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A guide for inspectors on the management and organisation of initial teacher education inspections, 2008-2011
The document available from this page is a summary of the key features of the full common inspection framework.
Proposals for amended inspection arrangements for maintained schools and academies, further education and skills and initial teacher education from September 2012 – for consultation.
The calendar will be updated regularly. Completed consultations will be kept for a year so people can refer back to the findings.If you have any comments or queries about the calendar, please emal
This page has statistics on the inspection of learning and skills providers in England.
This document announces the planned schedule for the release of official statistics by Ofsted.
Here you will find the minutes from recent Ofsted audit committee meetings.
As part of the Government's drive to make public spending more transparent, Ofsted has published its spending of over £25,000 since April 2010.
This survey will explore the operational challenges and identify features of best practice in supporting learners aged 16 to 19 on full-time college courses to progress and achieve.
This survey will identify features of best practice in the promotion of enterprise-related skills and entrepreneurial capability in mainstream vocational college courses for 16–19-year-old learners.
Learning and skills inspectors should read this guidance in conjunction with the Common Inspection Framework, to take account of providers’ contributions to a sustainable future.
This update provides inspectors and stakeholders with information and guidance about our inspection work in learning and skills.
13 Mar 2012
To celebrate National Science and Engineering week between 9 and 18 March, we shine a light on providers that are working hard to inspire future scientists and engineers.
07 Mar 2012
As millions of students around the world celebrate World Maths day today (7 March), we look closer to home where we recently highlighted 20 schools around the country that excel at teaching primary mathematics. We also look at the numeracy needs of adults.
20 Feb 2012
With Student Volunteering Week being celebrated this week we look back at an Ofsted survey which found that well-structured volunteering opportunities contribute positively to young people’s personal development and social engagement.
09 Feb 2012
Delivering his first major speech since becoming Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw HMCI today launched detailed proposals for changes to Ofsted inspection.
07 Feb 2012
This week is National Apprenticeship Week and to celebrate some of the good work of providers offering apprenticeships, Ofsted is highlighting examples of best practice featured in recent survey reports.
25 Jan 2012
Ofsted National Director of Learning and Skills, Matthew Coffey today released a statement on how the ‘requires improvement’ judgement will affect the learning and skills sector.
05 Dec 2011
Marking International Volunteering Day, Ofsted today publishes 'Choosing to volunteer', a survey of what works best in engaging young people in volunteering within schools, colleges and in the community.
22 Nov 2011
Ofsted today publishes the Annual Report 2010/11, drawing on over 31,000 inspection visits across the schools, early years, children’s social care and learning and skills sectors in England.
03 Nov 2011
Announcement from the Education Select Committee
31 Oct 2011
Ofsted publishes proposals to revise the framework for initial teacher education
14 Oct 2011
Baroness Sally Morgan has welcomed news about the new HMCI.
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.
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