“Absurd” demands being placed on Ofsted inspectors by new inspection framework, new analysis suggests

Ofsted doesn’t seem to get the picture on competition versus inclusion in England’s schools system

17 October 2025

The inspectorate's approach to inclusion seems to lack the teeth that are required, in the face of strong incentives in England's competitive schools system to do the "wrong" thing by children who are unlikely to get good results for the institution.

Schools are rejecting children because of their additional needs, says select committee chair. But Ofsted gives no indication it will hold institutions to account

14 October 2025

Sir Martyn Oliver, chief inspector, also said it was “staggering” that 84 per cent of children’s homes are now operated by private providers.

Ofsted's new framework places absurd demands on inspectors. For that, it should be graded "exceptional"

13 October 2025

New inspection framework will see inspectors expected to make more than 300 evaluative judgements during a two-day inspection of a primary school, two experienced former inspectors have calculated.

Union reaches 25th day of strikes over impact of closure of alternative provision facility in East London

10 October 2025

NEU seeking to cap class sizes and guarantee learning support assistants at London East Alternative Provision centre.