Simon WebbMar 6, 20203 min readCareers education: a mixed picturePaul Joyce, our Deputy Director for Further Education and Skills, on why good quality careers education is so important. How did you end...
Simon WebbOct 30, 20193 min readWhat does the new education inspection framework mean for further education and skills providers?Ofsted’s Deputy Director for Further Education and Skills, Paul Joyce, talks about what our new education inspection framework (EIF)...
Simon WebbJan 8, 20194 min readChris Jones, HMI, Specialist Adviser for Apprenticeships, on Ofsted’s new provider monitoring visitsSince April 2017, any provider wishing to train apprentices must be included on the register of apprenticeship training providers. We...
Simon WebbNov 30, 20181 min readThe importance of studying arts and mediaThe Stage, theatre newspaper and website, recently published a poll asking readers whether or not they agreed with Amanda Spielman’s...
Simon WebbJul 20, 20183 min readChris Jones, HMI, Specialist Adviser for apprenticeships, on recording the progress that apprenticesThe Institute for Apprenticeships is increasing the number of apprenticeship standards available to employers and apprentices. These...
Simon WebbMay 10, 20182 min readKnife crime survey – Mike Sheridan, Regional Director for LondonKnife crime is a stain on our society. It is a sickening concern for young people, their families and entire communities. In recent...
Simon WebbMay 8, 20183 min readAnita Pyrkotsch-Jones, Her Majesty’s Inspector and national lead for careers guidance and youth engaI’m a member of a seven-strong team on this inspection of a general further education college. We report to the lead inspector and...
Simon WebbJan 31, 20183 min readPaul Cocker, HMI, Further Education and Skills, on a four-day national inspection of apprenticeshipsHow does Ofsted inspect national training providers and evaluate the standard of education and training that their apprentices receive?...
Simon WebbNov 15, 20172 min readChanges to inspection – consultation on visits for ‘requires improvement’ further education and skilWe’re all clear that Ofsted’s role is to inspect and report on the quality of education and training. The feedback from an inspection is...
Simon WebbApr 21, 20173 min readThe apprenticeship levy: implications for inspectionFunding for apprenticeships is changing. An apprenticeship levy of 0.5% is being applied on wage bills, but is offset by a government...
Simon WebbFeb 1, 20173 min readSteve Tucker, HMI reflects on a further education and skills inspectionOn a four-day further education and skills inspection there’s a lot of evidence to collect and many people to speak with when reaching an...
Simon WebbSep 27, 20163 min readMinor updates to further education and skills inspection handbookAt Ofsted we’re very aware of all the changes taking place in the sector and appreciate that there are challenges ahead. I know Area...
Simon WebbJul 21, 20161 min readHave a wonderful breakAs the academic year comes to a close, we'd like to say thank you to all those involved with schools, early years and further education...
Simon WebbApr 12, 20164 min readNew complaints scrutiny panelsBack in June last year, when Ofsted announced the changes to inspection under the common inspection framework, we also explained how we...
Simon WebbMar 24, 20163 min readGovernment proposals for Ofsted inspectionsMany of you will have read or heard about the Government’s White Paper: Educational Excellence Everywhere, published last week,...
Simon WebbDec 16, 20153 min readShort inspections: 10 things you need to knowLast month’s blog mentioned our survey on how well school teachers were informed about the September inspection arrangements. There’s...
Simon WebbAug 28, 20153 min readNew academic year, new start for education inspectionAs summer comes to an end it is back to work for many of us, be that for schools, colleges or nurseries. I hope that everyone is...
Simon WebbJul 17, 20156 min readRoundup from the Ofsted 2015 inspection reform eventsIn the last month we have run eight national launch conferences to explain the changes to Ofsted inspection coming in September. At these...
