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New investigation into Ofsted ‘tipping-off’ claims at Norfolk schools
New investigation into Ofsted ‘tipping-off’ claims at Norfolk schools
Ofsted has today announced that a new investigation will be carried out into allegations that three schools received prior notice of their inspection dates. The inspectorate said the...
Ofsted obstruct the sharing of teacher observation notes
Ofsted obstruct the sharing of teacher observation notes
A data protection expert has said Ofsted is being obstructive by using copyright law to prevent teachers publishing their own lesson observation notes. Under the Data Protection Act,...
National director at Ofsted to leave for multi-academy trust
National director at Ofsted to leave for multi-academy trust
Ofsted’s national director of inspection reform is to take the helm at a Cheshire multi-academy trust at the beginning of 2015. Michael Cladingbowl (pictured) will step down from...
Ofsted report reveals fall in school behaviour ratings
Ofsted report reveals fall in school behaviour ratings
Schools are scoring less highly on behaviour relative to other factors since Ofsted introduced tougher inspection guidance in January, according to a new report. The findings came in...
Ofsted investigation clears schools over 'tipping-off' claims
Ofsted investigation clears schools over ‘tipping-off’ claims
Three schools at the centre of allegations of tipping-off over the date of Ofsted inspections have been cleared in an internal investigation by the inspectorate. The review, carried...
Up to 40 schools face 'wave' of Ofsted no notice inspections
Up to 40 schools face ‘wave’ of Ofsted no notice inspections
Ofsted announced today it is to “mount a wave” of no notice inspections this month in light of the Trojan Horse scandal in Birmingham. HM Inspectors are to...
researchED 2014: At least two Ofsted inspectors dropped over plagiarism
researchED 2014: At least two Ofsted inspectors dropped over plagiarism
Two Ofsted inspectors have been dismissed after they were found to have copied and pasted elements of inspection reports. Asked about the extent of self-plagiarism during a question and answer...
Trojan Horse investigator claims the fear of Ofsted inspection put off potential whistleblowers
Trojan Horse investigator claims the fear of Ofsted inspection put off potential whistleblowers
Potential Trojan Horse whistleblowers were put off from coming forward in fear of their comments sparking an Ofsted inspection, it has been claimed. At the Education Select Committee’s...

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