“The logic of the government’s hierarchy of racisms will be fully on display” ... via the Bell Review, in classrooms across the UK.
Sir David Bell, author of the review, has been accused of Islamophobia during his time as head of Ofsted.
Sir David Bell, author of the review, has been accused of Islamophobia during his time as head of Ofsted.
November 3, 2026 at 7:44 AM
“The logic of the government’s hierarchy of racisms will be fully on display” ... via the Bell Review, in classrooms across the UK.
Sir David Bell, author of the review, has been accused of Islamophobia during his time as head of Ofsted.
Sir David Bell, author of the review, has been accused of Islamophobia during his time as head of Ofsted.
Children’s services in West Sussex, my local council, have been judged ‘good’ by Ofsted, seven years since being judged ‘inadequate’. Still a long way to go.
November 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Children’s services in West Sussex, my local council, have been judged ‘good’ by Ofsted, seven years since being judged ‘inadequate’. Still a long way to go.
I am the anti-Akehurst, in that Luke sees public sector reform as a distraction from the important work of bombing Iraq, whereas I see the Iraq war as a dreadful waste of time that could have been spent arming Ofsted.
October 29, 2026 at 11:24 PM
I am the anti-Akehurst, in that Luke sees public sector reform as a distraction from the important work of bombing Iraq, whereas I see the Iraq war as a dreadful waste of time that could have been spent arming Ofsted.
Six years later, some of the originators of ‘flattening the grass’ occupy very senior positions in OFSTED. I often wonder if @lucympowell.bsky.social knows this, and if she does, whether she cares. #EduSky
October 31, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Six years later, some of the originators of ‘flattening the grass’ occupy very senior positions in OFSTED. I often wonder if @lucympowell.bsky.social knows this, and if she does, whether she cares. #EduSky
Reading Evelyn Waugh’s diaries. For some reason, my favourite entry is the following:
“I have come to the conclusion that Heath Mount is the worst managed school in England.”
He was 11. Clearly, if he hadn’t become a novelist, a career in Ofsted would have beckoned.
“I have come to the conclusion that Heath Mount is the worst managed school in England.”
He was 11. Clearly, if he hadn’t become a novelist, a career in Ofsted would have beckoned.
October 31, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Reading Evelyn Waugh’s diaries. For some reason, my favourite entry is the following:
“I have come to the conclusion that Heath Mount is the worst managed school in England.”
He was 11. Clearly, if he hadn’t become a novelist, a career in Ofsted would have beckoned.
“I have come to the conclusion that Heath Mount is the worst managed school in England.”
He was 11. Clearly, if he hadn’t become a novelist, a career in Ofsted would have beckoned.
Situations like this are flagged almost every day by Ofsted, in reports that almost nobody ever reads.
October 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Situations like this are flagged almost every day by Ofsted, in reports that almost nobody ever reads.
It is interesting to see inspectors querying education provided to pupils in “reflection” – and impact on them of time spent out of the classroom – after a high-profile case last year saw qs re this seemingly not having figured in Ofsted conclusions.
November 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
It is interesting to see inspectors querying education provided to pupils in “reflection” – and impact on them of time spent out of the classroom – after a high-profile case last year saw qs re this seemingly not having figured in Ofsted conclusions.
Inspectors’ notes, released by Ofsted under FOI, show criticism of children losing “nearly half a term” out of lessons during first two terms of last year, in either reflection or suspension, often for “very minor infringements,” with gaps in their learning resulting.
November 3, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Inspectors’ notes, released by Ofsted under FOI, show criticism of children losing “nearly half a term” out of lessons during first two terms of last year, in either reflection or suspension, often for “very minor infringements,” with gaps in their learning resulting.
What do the latest Ofsted developments mean for schools?
Dr Keven Bartle explores what’s changing, what matters for school leaders and the implications for practice.
Read his latest insights: https://f.mtr.cool/zuane7i5li
#education
Dr Keven Bartle explores what’s changing, what matters for school leaders and the implications for practice.
Read his latest insights: https://f.mtr.cool/zuane7i5li
#education
November 2, 2026 at 11:02 AM
What do the latest Ofsted developments mean for schools?
Dr Keven Bartle explores what’s changing, what matters for school leaders and the implications for practice.
Read his latest insights: https://f.mtr.cool/zuane7i5li
#education
Dr Keven Bartle explores what’s changing, what matters for school leaders and the implications for practice.
Read his latest insights: https://f.mtr.cool/zuane7i5li
#education
So the Ofwat are removing the board and CEO and replacing them like Ofsted do... right?
Water companies' environmental performance 'deteriorates' further - regulator
Water companies' environmental performance 'deteriorates' further - regulator
All but one of England's water companies were rated as "poor" or "requiring improvement" for environmental targets.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 29, 2026 at 10:40 AM
So the Ofwat are removing the board and CEO and replacing them like Ofsted do... right?
Full report reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/44/...
West Sussex County Council - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted
reports.ofsted.gov.uk
November 3, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Full report reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/44/...
Lifetime Training Group Limited — Ofsted says: Good. The data says: 40% of its 14,320 apprentices actually finished.
That gap is why the league table exists.
https://apprenticeleague.co.uk/league-table/methodology
That gap is why the league table exists.
https://apprenticeleague.co.uk/league-table/methodology
November 3, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Lifetime Training Group Limited — Ofsted says: Good. The data says: 40% of its 14,320 apprentices actually finished.
That gap is why the league table exists.
https://apprenticeleague.co.uk/league-table/methodology
That gap is why the league table exists.
https://apprenticeleague.co.uk/league-table/methodology
New on Area360: school ratings for every school in England. Ofsted rating, national ranking for SATs, GCSE and A-level, results vs local and England averages, and a map of nearby schools. Free.
area360.uk/blog/34-s...
#SchoolRatings #Ofsted
area360.uk/blog/34-s...
#SchoolRatings #Ofsted
November 3, 2026 at 1:07 AM
New on Area360: school ratings for every school in England. Ofsted rating, national ranking for SATs, GCSE and A-level, results vs local and England averages, and a map of nearby schools. Free.
area360.uk/blog/34-s...
#SchoolRatings #Ofsted
area360.uk/blog/34-s...
#SchoolRatings #Ofsted
A nightmare for any families who use this nursery
Wellingborough day nursery closed after surprise Ofsted inspection found mud, unflushed toilet and security concerns
Wellingborough Day Nursery has closed after an unannounced Ofsted inspection visit found muddy floors, a unflushed toilet and security concerns.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
November 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
A nightmare for any families who use this nursery
Sure - I'm talking about opposition to Ofsted, SATs, etc, not arguing for better pay and conditions.
October 28, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Sure - I'm talking about opposition to Ofsted, SATs, etc, not arguing for better pay and conditions.
Knowing the Ofsted framework is one thing. What does it mean for your school?
SSAT’s Readiness for Ofsted Inspection Audit Tool turns the guidance into practical preparation.
https://f.mtr.cool/4nx5syi236
#education
SSAT’s Readiness for Ofsted Inspection Audit Tool turns the guidance into practical preparation.
https://f.mtr.cool/4nx5syi236
#education
October 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Knowing the Ofsted framework is one thing. What does it mean for your school?
SSAT’s Readiness for Ofsted Inspection Audit Tool turns the guidance into practical preparation.
https://f.mtr.cool/4nx5syi236
#education
SSAT’s Readiness for Ofsted Inspection Audit Tool turns the guidance into practical preparation.
https://f.mtr.cool/4nx5syi236
#education
Had to deal with them and Ofsted in the latter years of my career. Difficult to put a fag paper between them 🤬
October 29, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Had to deal with them and Ofsted in the latter years of my career. Difficult to put a fag paper between them 🤬
Not just ND children either. Fidgeting, not making eye contact and just not being comfortable in one’s own skin is part and parcel of being a teenager, and if Ofsted is designing its metrics around body language it is not fit for purpose.
God, this makes me SO angry.
God, this makes me SO angry.
November 3, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Not just ND children either. Fidgeting, not making eye contact and just not being comfortable in one’s own skin is part and parcel of being a teenager, and if Ofsted is designing its metrics around body language it is not fit for purpose.
God, this makes me SO angry.
God, this makes me SO angry.
I acknowledge that some homes are judged good by Ofsted, and a few are even outstanding. But the risks to young people of coming to harm in children’s homes, almost all of which are run for profit, are unacceptably high.
October 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM
I acknowledge that some homes are judged good by Ofsted, and a few are even outstanding. But the risks to young people of coming to harm in children’s homes, almost all of which are run for profit, are unacceptably high.
New: Athena school was marked down by inspectors amid concerns over impact on SEND pupils of time spent in “reflection”, notes reveal
educationuncovered.co.uk/news/athena-...
educationuncovered.co.uk/news/athena-...
Education Uncovered | News| Athena school was marked down by inspectors amid concerns over impact on SEND pupils of time spent in “reflection”, notes reveal
Inspectors’ notes, released by Ofsted under FOI, show criticism of children losing “nearly half a term” out of lessons during first two terms of last year, in either reflection or suspension, often fo...
educationuncovered.co.uk
November 3, 2026 at 2:35 PM
New: Athena school was marked down by inspectors amid concerns over impact on SEND pupils of time spent in “reflection”, notes reveal
educationuncovered.co.uk/news/athena-...
educationuncovered.co.uk/news/athena-...
Ofsted inspectors said it had exceeded the expected standard in two areas
Nursery praised for 'nurturing and consistent approach' in new report
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk
November 3, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Ofsted inspectors said it had exceeded the expected standard in two areas
Rainbow Corner Day Nursery in Holton-le-Clay was found to have "strong standards" in all areas
Children's nursery praised by Ofsted for its 'harmonious culture'
www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk
November 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Rainbow Corner Day Nursery in Holton-le-Clay was found to have "strong standards" in all areas
I have no idea! Honestly so much made no sense & ironically they got a good write up on their SEND support from Ofsted.
November 2, 2026 at 7:10 PM
I have no idea! Honestly so much made no sense & ironically they got a good write up on their SEND support from Ofsted.
IMPORTANT: Families/practitioners in 🛎️ HAMPSHIRE 🛎️ GATESHEAD 🛎️ BARNET 🛎️ SOMERSET
It's your areas' Ofsted/CQC SEND INSPECTION 16-20 November. The FEEDBACK SURVEY open NOW- 9am on 10 November. Find the link to each survey at the bottom of this webpage (long scroll) www.gov.uk/government/p...
It's your areas' Ofsted/CQC SEND INSPECTION 16-20 November. The FEEDBACK SURVEY open NOW- 9am on 10 November. Find the link to each survey at the bottom of this webpage (long scroll) www.gov.uk/government/p...
November 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
IMPORTANT: Families/practitioners in 🛎️ HAMPSHIRE 🛎️ GATESHEAD 🛎️ BARNET 🛎️ SOMERSET
It's your areas' Ofsted/CQC SEND INSPECTION 16-20 November. The FEEDBACK SURVEY open NOW- 9am on 10 November. Find the link to each survey at the bottom of this webpage (long scroll) www.gov.uk/government/p...
It's your areas' Ofsted/CQC SEND INSPECTION 16-20 November. The FEEDBACK SURVEY open NOW- 9am on 10 November. Find the link to each survey at the bottom of this webpage (long scroll) www.gov.uk/government/p...