Tackling the NEET problem – how local authorities are getting young people back into education, employment and training
While the proportion of young people not in education, employment or training continues to rise, a report published by Ofsted. Reducing the numbers of young people not in education, employment or training: what works and why shows that local authorities can make a big impact on reducing the number of young people in this category.
Independent reports will help CAA improvement
The two independent reports evaluating the impact and cost of the first year of Comprehensive Area Assessment will help the inspectorates improve the assessment framework.
New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children
Ofsted has released official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofsted’s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by emphasising the overall achievement of all pupils, in particular their progress as well as the quality of classroom teaching and learning,
The best childcare now gives children a brighter future
High-quality childcare is important for all children, but it can make all the difference for children in need. The factors that contribute to high-quality provision for ‘children in need’ in childcare were outlined in Children in need in childcare.
Inspection of local authority private fostering arrangements
Ofsted has been asked by the Department for Children Schools and Families to inspect local authorities’ private fostering arrangements for a second time. The purpose of this consultation is to seek a wide range of views from those who have an interest in, or expertise relating to, private fostering arrangements in order to ensure that the inspection framework takes proper account of the needs and circumstances of all interested parties but above all the needs of the children and young people who are privately fostered.
The closing date for the consultation is 19 May 2010.
Whistleblowing to Ofsted about local authority safeguarding services
In April 2009, Ofsted set up a whistleblowing hotline to enable council employees and others working with children and young people to raise concerns with us about safeguarding practices and procedures. There is evidence from the calls received to date that our stakeholders are not clear about Ofsted’s powers in relation to whistleblowing. This consultation presents a revised draft of our whistleblowing policy and guidance.
The closing date for the consultation is 18 June 2010.
What we do
We inspect and regulate to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.
The new Ofsted brings together the wide experience of four inspectorates to make a greater difference for every child, and for all young people and adult learners, in England. Their educational, economic and social well-being will promote our success as a country.
Our Ofsted: who we are and what we do leaflet and two Raising standards, improving lives booklets explain what we do and how our work is helping to improve outcomes for children and learners. They are available in About us.
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- Adult learners and employers
- Services we regulate or inspect
Annual Report 2008/09
The Report principally presents evidence from inspection and regulatory visits undertaken by Ofsted between September 2008 and August 2009.
Outstanding Providers 2008/09
The list of providers judged to be outstanding following an inspection in 2008/09 is now live. You can view the new list on the link below.
Safeguarding FAQs
Our safeguarding FAQs are divided into three sections: schools and colleges; learning and skills providers; Cafcass service areas.
Early Years: Leading to Excellence
Ofsted's latest report on early years and childcare focuses on leadership and management.
Ofsted News
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