Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. We inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages.

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Nov 7, 2025 · This blog will look at the way Ofsted inspects education in schools and the further education and skills sector. It will update you on developments and feature current issues.

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Ofsted is responsible for inspecting a range of educational institutions, including state schools and some independent schools. It also inspects childcare, adoption and fostering agencies and …

Nov 10, 2025 · Ofsted - the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills - inspects and reports on anywhere that provides education for young people in England, …

Search for Ofsted inspection reports for childminders and childcare providers, schools, colleges, further education providers, children and families services

Explore education, childcare and local context in areas important to you You can use this tool to: search for a state-funded school or childcare provider search by postcode to explore the …

6 days ago · Schools watchdog Ofsted has released its annual report for 2024/25. Social media is “chipping away at attention spans” and promoting disrespectful behaviour, Ofsted’s chief …

In the autumn, Ofsted began inspections under the refreshed education inspection framework. As you know, this includes a brand new approach to reporting our inspection findings for schools, …