School inspections in England: Ofsted

Roberts, Nerys; Maisuria, Alpesh

Abstract

This briefing covers:
• Recent developments, including changes to complaints procedures, and speedier re-visits for schools judged inadequate on safeguarding grounds only
• Possible future reform to how Ofsted inspects schools, including around the use of one-word summary judgements
• Practicalities of inspections – their frequency, focus, and their consequences for schools
It applies to England. Separate school inspection arrangements apply in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

• Report Type: Policy Document
• Online Publication Date: Jul 15, 2024
• Publication Date: Jul 15, 2024
• Deposit Date: Sep 3, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 3, 2024
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/12837017
• Publisher URL: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn07091/