Changes to the education inspection framework
The new guidance includes the introduction of common inspection framework for all early years settings on the Early Years Register, maintained schools and academies, non-association independent schools and further education and skills providers, short inspections for maintained schools, academies and further education and skills providers that were judged good at their last full inspection and significant changes to Ofsted’s inspection workforce. From September 2015, Ofsted will contract directly with inspectors for maintained schools, academies, non-association independent schools and further education and skills inspections
Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw's said during the launch of the updated guidance: “By making these changes, I am confident that Ofsted will be able to have an even greater impact on standards and on the prospects of millions of children and learners who rely on the services we inspect and regulate.”
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