Ofsted to press ahead with new inspection regime despite opposition Unions and headteachers say ‘Nando’s-style’ scorecard is worse than schools watchdog’s current regime The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025
The way Ofsted inspects schools is changing. This is what to expect Ofsted says the new reports will provide parents with ‘more granularity and nuance about a provider’s performance’ The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
Warning issued over ‘Nando’s-style grading’ as Ofsted unveils changes Schools in England will be graded across a variety of different areas using a colour-coded five-point scale The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
Nando’s-style grading won’t keep pupils safe or boost good teaching, union says Schools in England will be graded across a variety of different areas. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025
New-look Ofsted report cards for schools to be given to parents from November Schools in England will be graded across different areas – including attendance and inclusion – using a colour-coded five-point scale. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
Ruth Perry’s sister says Ofsted reforms put school leaders ‘at risk of public shaming’ Professor Julia Waters, sister of Ruth Perry, said Ofsted’s new plans are just a cosmetic rebranding of the same ‘unreliable and punishing system’. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025
Parents ditch Ofsted for ‘spurious’ TikTok advice to pick schools The Good Schools Guide (GSG) warns parents against trusting online accounts in their reports about the quality of schools The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025
Buying for schools in London: how to get a catchment area move right and what to avoid Schools matter. But your sanity — and your home — matter more Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025
Watergate Bay hotel review, Cornwall HOTELS: Families are exceptionally well catered for at Watergate Bay hotel on Cornwall’s north coast, with swimming, surfing, yoga and an Ofsted-registered kid’s club, finds Emilee Tombs The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Parents and teachers battle to keep outstanding east London school open Teachers and parents have been battling to keep Calverton Primary School open Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025
Ofsted’s new inspection proposals are vague and out of date, say experts Exclusive: School leaders say plans lack precision and do not account for new Send education requirements The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025
‘Serious and systemic failures’ at Oakhill youth jail prompt Government action The youth justice minister vowed to prioritise safety after watchdogs issued an urgent notification. Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025
Salaries for full-time nannies in London pass £50,000 mark for first time Nannies in the capital have enjoyed a record 9.7% pay rise, equivalent to £4,498 a year Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025
Best commuter towns: four areas within 45 minutes of London with house prices from £350,000 Keen to move but not keen on the journey? Here are top towns within 45 minutes of London Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025 London council ordered to turn around troubled children's services after 'inadequate' rating Government minister ‘very disappointed’ with inspection result and appoints advisor as ‘improvement notice’ issued
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025 Phillipson: Family hubs will give parents freedom to focus on loving children It comes alongside plans to offer £4,500 to specialist teachers, in a bid to attract staff to nurseries.
Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025 Nursery teachers in disadvantaged communities to be offered £4,500 incentive The Best Start In Life Strategy was being announced on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025 End to school rating system could play havoc with house prices, says Ofsted chief Martyn Oliver says he knows of property values shooting up by £15,000 after schools were graded as outstanding
Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025 Ofsted chief inspector apologises for short notice on school inspection reforms Sir Martyn Oliver suggested that positive Ofsted ratings can raise local house prices by thousands of pounds because parents ‘value’ them.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025 The two Mr Ps on life in the classroom: ‘I’ve worked with teachers who have been hit or kicked’ In their popular podcast, the brothers talk about all the hidden horrors and hilarity of teaching – from burnout to bad behaviour, stress, trolling and a constant stream of embarrassing incidents ...
Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025 Children are receiving ‘life lessons’ from influencers and AI – Ofsted boss Sir Martyn Oliver will say classroom learning with human interaction ‘has never been more important’ as more pupils spend time online.
Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025 London council slammed in 'damning' report on special educational needs A host of issues were uncovered during a lengthy inspection by the education watchdog
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2025 Headteachers must stand firm over Ofsted changes Letter: Bernie Evans says wholesale reform of school inspections is needed, not just shifting the goalposts
Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025 Teaching union welcomes ‘long-overdue’ Ofsted move to tailor inspections Ofsted said the changes, which will be introduced in November, would deliver improved consistency and ‘more insightful, context-aware inspections’.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025 Headteachers in England threaten to quit as Ofsted inspectors over proposed overhaul Unions urge government to delay and revise changes to way schools are graded or headteachers will stop assisting inspectors