3 September 2024: Ofsted publishes results of its 'Big Listen'
Ofsted has outlined the main changes that it's making in response to its Big Listen.
What's happening, and when?
- Piloting over this autumn term: Ofsted will announce all inspections for that week on a Monday, with inspections taking place over the following 2 days
- Starting from this September: a pause to the publication of inspection reports when safeguarding concerns are highlighted in otherwise high-performing schools until the next visit (within 3 months)
- Early 2025: consultation to begin on a new inspection framework
- From September 2025: report cards will be introduced for all inspections, replacing the single headline judgements
What else is changing?
Consulting on an increased focus on inclusion in the upcoming report cards system, to scrutinise how providers are meeting the needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable children Introducing new annual safeguarding, attendance and off-rolling reviews for schools (date currently unknown) Developing an 'area insights' service, to gather and