Inspection
The latest news, analysis and opinion on inspections at schools in the UK and overseas, from updates to inspection frameworks and guidance on how to prepare
Monday
11th Mar 2024
AP leaders ‘ignored’ in Ofsted’s Big Listen
Major consultation on the future of inspection contains ‘worrying’ omission, warns alternative providers’ leader
![AP leaders 'ignored' in Ofsted's 'Big Listen'](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-03/Get-attention.jpg?itok=bAJ2aDFH)
In-depth inspections would cost millions more per year, Ofsted warns
Ofsted has told MPs that calls for inspection reform need to be considered alongside the watchdog’s budget constraints
![Ofsted has warned that call for inspection reform needs to be considered alongside its budget constraints](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-03/Ofsted-return%20%281%29.jpg?itok=MamxR8lH)
Friday
8th Mar 2024
Keegan would have ‘punched’ rude Ofsted inspectors
Schools and inspectors should show ‘professionalism, courtesy, empathy and respect’, says Ofsted chief in response to education secretary’s comments
![Keegan punch](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-03/Keegan-boxing.jpg?itok=CjCV_yvu)
Ofsted launches Big Listen on future of inspection
Watchdog could withhold ‘inadequate’ inspection judgement on schools that are only failing on safeguarding
![Safeguarding ofsted listening](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-03/Oliver-safeguarding.jpg?itok=OAf6xS-T)
Friday
2nd Feb 2024
‘If Ofsted wants to change, it must assert its independence’
Sir Martyn Oliver should use the calls for Ofsted reform to reassert the fact the inspectorate reports directly to Parliament, not the DfE, says Geraint Jones
![Penguin diving Ofsted indepedndence](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-01/Ofsted-independence.jpg?itok=L3-zPJI-)
Ofsted inspectors to complete training on small schools
Ofsted inspectors have to undergo new training on understanding small schools before being able to inspect settings with 150 or fewer pupils
![Ofsted inspectors need to complete small school training before being able to inspect settings with 150 or fewer pupils.](https://assets.tes.com/magazine-attachments/s3fs-public/styles/448x245/public/2024-02/Small_school.jpg?itok=q0fCXm1A)