Alex Jones

Director, Insights and Research @Ofstednews. Formerly @10DowningStreet, @UkinZimbabwe.

[Rory Gribbell @Rory_Gribbell]

Today, we are launching the @Ofstednews report card and renewed education inspection framework.

It’s a big day for us, as well as for children, parents and education professionals.

Here’s what you need to know ⬇️

[Rory Gribbell @Rory_Gribbell]

Our excellent @Ofstednews evaluation team have been working up a range of new measures to measure and improve inspection consistency.

I had the pleasure to work with @VBraeh and @Alex_Ofsted to share our proposals, reported on here in @SchoolsWeek:

https://t.co/2zLBQ8hNtA

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

New blog from @yvettestanley18 on what inspectors are currently seeing on inspection when it comes to restraint and restrictive practices – and how important it is to have a positive environment for children in care.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/zbBP7X334y

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

We had a busy day yesterday at the @EducationFest!

Our colleagues spoke about topics ranging from inclusion to careers guidance to how we use data on inspection and our recent report on AI.

[Alex Jones @Alex_Ofsted]

ICYMI: We’re inviting applications to work with us at
@Ofstednews
as our next Research Fellow, helping us evaluate our renewed education inspection framework. Interested?

https://t.co/rw4ifP0a3w

[Rory Gribbell @Rory_Gribbell]

This is a hugely important, but too little known-about, part of what we do at Ofsted. But it’s a great example of how brilliant colleagues work tirelessly to keep some of the most vulnerable children in the country safe.

[Alex Jones @Alex_Ofsted]

I’m very much looking forward to speaking at this conference next month

[Confederation of School Trusts @CSTvoice]

We are pleased to announce that @Alex_Ofsted, Director of Insights and Research, @Ofstednews will be joining us at #CSTData and Insights Conference on 19 June to explore the role of data in inspections and report cards. Book your tickets: https://t.co/y6pm17IuHq

[Confederation of School Trusts @CSTvoice]

We are pleased to announce that @Alex_Ofsted, Director of Insights and Research, @Ofstednews will be joining us at #CSTData and Insights Conference on 19 June to explore the role of data in inspections and report cards. Book your tickets: https://t.co/y6pm17IuHq

[Alex Jones @Alex_Ofsted]

4) we encourage leaders to support practitioners to correct any misconceptions about practice with babies and toddlers.

See the full report here: https://t.co/Ggq1DrNDBZ

[Alex Jones @Alex_Ofsted]

Last week, we published a report sharing our insights on how #earlyyears practitioners work with babies and toddlers.

https://t.co/Ggq1DrNDBZ

Our key insights are: (short thread):

[Alex Jones @Alex_Ofsted]

2) The key person role, and relationships are critical in making children feel safe, comfortable and happy, as well as for emotional and social development

3) early years professionals need to be knowledgeable and skilled - in other words, qualifications and experience matters

[Prof Michael Green FCCT @Michael_S_Green]

💡 Have you read the latest research report from @Ofstednews ? - Getting it right from the start: how early years practitioners work with babies and toddlers.

Highly recommend reading.

https://t.co/qyiVv1yNsj

#Edutwitter #EYFS #EarlyYears

[Alex Jones @Alex_Ofsted]

Last chance to have your say

[Rory Gribbell @Rory_Gribbell]

It’s the last day of the @Ofstednews consultation on changes to our school, early years, further education and skills, and teacher training inspections.

A massive thank you to everyone who has offered their support, feedback and challenge so far. Link for late comers below ⬇️

[Rory Gribbell @Rory_Gribbell]

It’s the last day of the @Ofstednews consultation on changes to our school, early years, further education and skills, and teacher training inspections.

A massive thank you to everyone who has offered their support, feedback and challenge so far. Link for late comers below ⬇️

[Dan Lambert 🙋🏼‍♂️ @dan_ofsted]

Last call for parents, governors, pupils, teachers and support staff to contribute to our consultation on the future of inspection.

This link will take you through all of our proposals.

https://t.co/4uIoiAURVN

[Alex Jones @Alex_Ofsted]

Great to see our analysis informing the debate on this important issue. https://t.co/syFnNFhHFa

[Alex Jones @Alex_Ofsted]

Absolutely fantastic idea to read about our Rising Star Rebecca Vincent ahead of #IWD25 @Ofstednews @Rory_Gribbell

[Analysis Function @gov_analysis]

International Women's Day 2025: Visit our website to learn more about our amazing 2025 Rising Star Award winner Rebecca Vincent 🌟 https://t.co/88EDmWc94n
#WomenInAnalysis #IWD2025

[Alex Jones @Alex_Ofsted]

3) Pressures on resources mean some children are not getting admitted to care when they should be.

4) Some local authorities are still using bed and breakfasts and hostels as temporary or emergency accommodation for homeless children.

[Alex Jones @Alex_Ofsted]

ICYMI: earlier this week we published research about how 16 and 17 year olds are supported when they present as homeless: https://t.co/Up2n45fuhs @YvetteStanley18

[Alex Jones @Alex_Ofsted]

Some headlines:
1) Children and young people need more information about their options, including becoming a looked-after child.

2) Only 9% of homeless children and young people surveyed said they had been offered an advocate to help them understand their rights.