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Early years in schools: Ofsted video

4 September 2023

In this webinar, Ofsted discuss early years education in schools, focusing in particular on communication and language. The presenters talk about what inspectors look at on inspection, including the use…

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Little Minds Matter free guide

3 September 2023

This new guide, the second from the Little Minds Matter series, brings together leading early years practitioners to write on the vital subject of children’s social and emotional wellbeing. The…

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Tackling pupil anxiety

2 September 2023

Download a guide sharing practical strategies for addressing pupil anxiety in primary and secondary schools. Anxiety in children and young people is on the rise. Educational psychology experts at the…

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Free KCSiE 2023 webinar

1 September 2023

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 comes into effect on the 1st September.  Join the Safeguarding Network to find out how you can prepare! Thursday 14th September 2023 at 4:30pm…

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Pupil attendance statistics

31 August 2023

Headline facts and figures This data covers the 2022/23 academic year to date up to 14 July. 7.5% - overall absence rate 5.0% - authorised absence rate 2.4% - unauthorised…

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Are parental complaints triggering more Ofsted inspections?

30 August 2023

Chris Russell, National Director for Education at Ofsted, has written a blog to explain that the increase in parental complaints to Ofsted this year has not triggered more 'snap' inspections.…

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Statistics: Permanent exclusions and suspensions 2021/22

30 August 2023

Headline facts and figures 2021/22 There were 6,495 permanent exclusions in the 2021/22 academic year. This figure is an increase from 3,900 in 2020/21, however this included a period in…

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Curriculum and subject leadership: Ofsted video

29 August 2023

Ofsted have released another video in their series to support schools in preparing for inspection. This webinar for schools focuses on how subject leaders are involved in Ofsted inspections. His Majesty's…

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Pupils in disadvantaged areas to benefit from new free schools

28 August 2023

Fifteen new free schools are to open in areas where education outcomes are poorest to drive up school standards. The government announced (22 August 2023) that 15 new free schools…

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New plan to deliver high quality PE and sport for all pupils

19 July 2023

The government has confirmed a two-year plan to boost quality and equal access to PE and sport. The School Sport and Activity Action Plan will support teachers and schools to…

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Languages had fewest deep dives in primary schools

18 July 2023

Ofsted has analysed the deep dives carried out in 2022/23. Besides reading, the most common subjects for deep dives in primary schools were: mathematics (in 97% of inspections) history (46%)…

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Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework

17 July 2023

The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5. The Department for Education (DfE) has updated its Early…

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