Ofsted

We inspect and regulate the care of children & young people, and education & skills for all.

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Our Chief Inspector @martyneoliver continues his time in the West Midlands this week📍

Today he enjoyed meeting with leaders from local multi-academy trusts and early years providers ✨

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Our Chief Inspector @martyneoliver continues his time in the West Midlands this week📍

Today he enjoyed meeting with colleagues from @coventrycc as well as @MaryCreagh_ and headteachers from across the region at @FinhamPark2, before doing an interview with @BBCCWR ✨

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Parent and carers: are you looking at schools for your child? 🏫

You might see Ofsted reports that look different as you're considering where to apply.

⏯️ Find out more on YouTube
https://t.co/ls3hAhOaHa

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Our Chief Inspector @martyneoliver is in the West Midlands this week 📍

He’ll be meeting children’s services and education leaders from across the region.

Today he enjoyed speaking to colleagues and learners at both @worcscc and @HOW_College ✨

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Upcoming webinar: Ofsted's renewed prisons and YOIs inspection framework 💡

Work in or with the sector? Hear what's changing and ask questions.

Dates: 📆

• Thursday 10 September, 4pm to 5pm
• Friday 11 September, 12pm to 1pm

Register now: https://t.co/lWzaR5OloU

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Have your say on changes to our social care inspections! The consultation closes on 28 September.

Let us know your views👉 https://t.co/cddc3WPcCs

Listen to our podcast 🎧 https://t.co/tFzr4QRrI3

[Sir Martyn Oliver @martyneoliver]

What encouraging PISA results for England. Huge congratulations to teachers, leaders and everyone involved in this achievement. Higher standards mean better life chances for millions of children. These results should spark pride in our education system.

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Parents and carers: are you researching schools for your child?

Our online tool Ofsted: explore an area can help. ✅

See nearby schools and explore their Ofsted inspection reports at https://t.co/1EwnuBrDC9

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Upcoming webinar: Ofsted's renewed prisons and YOIs inspection framework 💡

Work in or with the sector? Hear what's changing and ask questions.

Dates: 📆

• Thursday 10 September, 4pm to 5pm
• Friday 11 September, 12pm to 1pm

Register now: https://t.co/lWzaR5OloU

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Today we’re announcing our new joint targeted area inspections with @HMICFRS @CareQualityComm and @HMIProbation will focus on younger children living with neglect.
Read more here ➡️ https://t.co/0fwnYlj2In

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

🔜 Live webinar tomorrow: improving the way Ofsted inspects children's social care 📆

Hear about the proposals and what they could mean for you in our webinar tomorrow (Friday) at 12pm.

There's still time to book your place! Reserve a spot now ⬇️

https://t.co/lNt0S7jqdg

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

🆕 FAQ update: similar schools data

Our inspectors now use data to compare schools in the most similar contexts.

The data helps them do more to highlight achievement in schools working in challenging circumstances.

Bookmark the FAQs now ⬇️
https://t.co/40bXLmvfyG

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

From 21 September 2026, Ofsted will inspect prisons and YOIs under a renewed framework.
Work in or with the sector? Join our free webinar to hear what's changing and ask your questions. Thursday 10 September, 4-5pm or Friday 11 September, 12-1pm. Register: https://t.co/Yb2irb1HqK

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

We're thinking about changes to how we inspect children’s social care to help us really focus on what matters most to children, young people and families.
Find out more in our new podcast 🎧 https://t.co/TmVBh6mUmi
And fill out the consultation 👉 https://t.co/IIAeAsHKBF

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Next webinar: improving the way Ofsted inspects children's social care 📆

Hear about our proposed changes to how we inspect children's social care – and what they could mean for you – in our webinar on Friday 4 September at 12pm.

Book for free now ⬇️
https://t.co/lNt0S7jqdg

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Listen to our latest podcast, 'Helping families get the right help at the right time: Celebrating 10 years of the Joint Targeted Area Inspection' with many thanks to @CareQualityComm
@HMIProbation @HMICFRS

https://t.co/K17QFU1Hiq

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

🆕 Updated FAQs: how do Ofsted consider enrichment?

Swipe through for the full answer 👉

Bookmark the blog post to make sure you never miss an update ⬇️
https://t.co/40bXLmvfyG

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Have your say on changes to our social care inspections 📣

Whether you’re working in the sector, a parent or carer, a young person or someone with lived experience of care, your voice matters. Go to https://t.co/5XRMSu1GSP to tell us what you think 🗨️

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Congratulations to everyone who received their GCSE and BTEC results today!🎉

Whatever your next steps are, we wish you every success for the future.

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

📣 Holiday providers!

Make sure you know what our inspection framework means for you ✅

Read the blog post now ⬇️
https://t.co/t1VhlEvzFB