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News 27 June 2023

The Big Debate: Should Ofsted scrap the overall judgement grade for early years settings?

The Big Debate

The research by Ofsted suggests recruitment of early years staff is a challenge for most OECD countries , PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 21 June 2023

Recruitment and retention of early years staff a challenge for most countries, finds Ofsted

Policy & Politics

Ofsted is to launch a consultation on plans to make it easier for early years providers and schools to lodge a complaint, PHOTO: Ofsted

News 12 June 2023

Ofsted to ‘significantly’ change complaints process

Provision

The sector has accused Ofsted of ignoring the early years as the majority of its reforms only apply to schools, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 12 June 2023

‘Unacceptable’ that changes to Ofsted inspections only apply to schools and not early years

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Ofsted's Alex Magloire and Wendy Ratcliff speaking at the NDNA conference on 9 June 2023 PHOTO Nicole Weinstein

News 12 June 2023

Ofsted responds to comments around ‘culture of fear’

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Around eight in 10 providers reported feeling stressed about inspections 'fairly' or 'very often' PHOTO Adobe Stock

News 5 May 2023

Nurseries and childminders back scrapping Ofsted one-word inspection judgements

Policy & Politics

Busy Bees Altrincham in Greater Manchester has been rated inadequate by Ofsted in its latest inspection, SCREENGRAB: Busy Bees

News 4 May 2023

Busy Bees Altrincham rated 'inadequate' as children 'exposed to undue risks'

Provision

Our survey revealed how nursery owners and managers feel 'stressed' and anxious' ahead of an Ofsted inspection, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2023

Nursery World's Ofsted survey findings 'extremely concerning', says sector

Management

PHOTO Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2023

Exclusive – Nursery World Ofsted survey: Hundreds of nurseries and childminders report stress and sleepless nights before inspections

Analysis

Professor Helen Penn: 'Ofsted carries on regardless with its programme of almost pointless inspections'

Opinion 26 April 2023

Professor Helen Penn: ‘Radical reform’ of Ofsted and the childcare market is needed

Viewpoint

Features 26 April 2023

Special Report: Ofsted inspections post-pandemic – is change needed?

Practice

There is growing concern about the impact of Ofsted inspections on teachers and school leaders

News 25 April 2023

Independent inquiry launched into Ofsted inspection in schools

Policy & Politics

Amanda Spielman, Ofsted's chief inspector, has put out a second statement in light of questions surrounding the effectiveness of the inspectorate

News 21 April 2023

Ofsted promises to make improvements to inspection process

Inspection

Ofsted's chief inspector, Amanda Spielman, failed to specifically mention early years settings within her statement about changes to the inspection process, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

News 21 April 2023

Ofsted's chief inspector accused of forgetting the early years sector when promising change

Inspection

What do you think needs to change about Ofsted inspections? PHOTO Adobe Stock

News 29 March 2023

Take part in our Ofsted survey

Provision

Amanda Spielman, Ofsted's chief inspector

News 24 March 2023

Ofsted's chief inspector puts out statement following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry

Inspection

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