Changes made to school inspections

Ofsted announced changes to improve aspects of its work with schools on 12 June 2023.

Changes to inspection processes, a revised complaints procedure and new wellbeing investment from government, are part of a package of measures being announced following a wide-ranging debate about the impact of school inspections.

You can read a press release about it on the Gov.uk website here.

One of the changes is a review of the complaints system, which includes a formal consultation on significant changes to the complaints system – you can take part in the consulation here.

They have also announced greater clarity on when schools will be inspected – read more here.

You can also find more specific information about SEND inspections on their website, here.