Ofsted slammed over consultation analysis method (and still keeps it secret) Experts warn of ‘risk’ decision-makers at inspectorate were not ‘provided with the relevant information’
Ofsted tweaks inspection framework just days before roll-out Changes come after concerns in pilot inspections over increased workload, pressure on staff and how achievement is evaluated
High Court rejects NAHT鈥檚 Ofsted report card challenge Leaders’ union to consider appeal and will consult members on industrial action after judicial review application refused
ASCL and NEU to support NAHT in legal action against Ofsted NAHT filed a claim for judicial review in May, warning the new inspection framework will ‘only increase high-stakes accountability and pressure’
Nudge unit calls for 鈥榚ye-catching鈥� national Ofsted inspection survey The Behavioural Insights Team also recommends Ofsted ’emphasise’ in inspector training how to reduce the formality of conversations
Small schools demand Ofsted clarity over report card impact Inspectors will conduct three learning walks on the first day of inspections and hold at least five ‘reflection meetings’ with leaders across two days
Ofsted chief calls for new state school standards ‘enshrined in law’ Sir Martyn Oliver says new legislation would ‘stop Ofsted from tinkering’ and ‘deciding to do something new’
Ofsted inspections of MATs should be ungraded, says CST Confederation of School Trusts (CST) gives its feedback on plans for academy trust inspections
Ofsted claims it’s ‘transparent’ despite refusing to publish reform feedback ‘We set out really clearly the negativity that we heard,’ says Oliver after watchdog is criticised for lack of quantitative analysis of consultation responses