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 …

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. We inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people, and services providing education and...

Apr 4, 2026 · Strong services for borough children in care - Ofsted Ofsted visited the council in January and delivered its findings earlier this month.

2 days ago · Ofsted inspections have long played an important role in maintaining standards across the early years sector. They provide reassurance for parents, accountability for providers, and guidance …

Further education and skills inspection toolkit This toolkit sets out the areas that will be evaluated and graded on inspections of providers of further education and skills under part 8 of the Education and …