We've published some updates to the education inspection toolkits and operating guides.
Find out more 👉gov.uk/government/new…
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- Are you thinking of applying to register with Ofsted as a childcare provider? 👶 Our latest blog explains the most common mistakes people make in their application, and how to avoid them. Find out more 👇
- Schools: sign up for our next webinar 📣 We'll update you on how inspectors gather evidence for the ‘achievement’ grade and how they use data. 📆 Thursday 9 July 2026 🕔 5pm to 6pm Please register to attend👇 attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/57749…
GIF - We recently published the first of our annual updates to the education inspection toolkits and operating guides. The updates will apply to inspections from September 2026 onwards. Find out more 👉ow.ly/XEbE50ZbKRx
GIF - Do nannies register with Ofsted? Where can nannies work from? How do Ofsted inspect and regulate nannies? 💡 Get all the answers in our updated blog post ⬇️
- The latest Ofsted management information on inspections and outcomes for non-association independent schools is out today. This is the first independent school’s statistical publication to include outcomes of the renewed EIF. Find out more:
- 📸Today our Chief Inspector, @martyneoliver, spoke at the @NDNAtalk conference. He spoke about: • keeping babies and children safe • what Ofsted is doing to support settings • exceptional practice Thank you to everyone who came to the session!
- 💡Updated information for childminders In 2024 the Department for Education made changes to give the early years sector more flexibility. We've refreshed our blog post that explains it in full. Read it now ⬇️
- Ofsted reposted
Visit to Cardinal Newman Catholic College in Preston today - superb College - superb discussion with students about all the important issues on their last days as Y13s 🙌 Thanks to Principal Nick Burnham #TheBigFuture
- 🧑🏫 Work in further education and skills? Check out our inspection FAQs to find out: • When will I be inspected? • How much notice will I be given? • What happens on the planning call? Read now ⬇️ educationinspection.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/08/fur……
GIF - Earlier this month, our National Director for Education, Lee Owston, spoke at the @SAA_Show, where he reassured people around some common misconceptions. Read more of Lee's myth-busting speech here ⤵️ ow.ly/6zuB50Z2Ol4
- 💡 Holiday providers: what you need to know about inspection Our blog explains: • how the early years inspection toolkit applies to holiday providers • how we understand your context • what we do on inspection Read and bookmark here ⬇️ earlyyears.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/21/ren…
- 📊 New analysis: the ‘achievement’ grade, attainment data and schools in challenging circumstances We’ve shared some early insights from the 921 school report cards published since November. Read the full report 👉 gov.uk/government/pub…
