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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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 initial teacher …

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, including schools, …

Nov 14, 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.

6 days ago · New Ofsted Framework 2025 explained for children’s homes. Key SCCIF changes, what inspectors look for, and a practical readiness checklist.

Feb 20, 2025 · Ofsted aims to improve lives by raising standards in education and children’s social care. We inspect and regulate thousands of organisati­ons and individual­s providing education, training and …

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.

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 initial teacher …

Dec 2, 2025 · Ofsted's annual report examines the quality of schools, early years, children's social care and further education and skills.