Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Ofsted is ‘confident' schools can no longer predict inspections based on downloads from their websites, despite a firm's claim the practice still works.

An “ increasingly narrow ” English curriculum and a focus on passing tests are squeezing out “ reading for pleasure ” , experts say

Text size Line spacing Ofsted is considering replacing the electronic evidence-gathering (EEG) system used by inspectors following years of issues, Schools Week understands.

More deprived schools almost three times as likely to be graded 'needs attention' or 'urgent improvement'

Watchdog defies calls for revisits of settings that didn't benefit from 'similar schools' metric

Headteacher John Hayes describes January visit as 'the worst experience of my career'

Life satisfaction 'was a stronger predictor of absence' for girls than boys, says NFER

Documents show Serco was in the running for £89 million scheme to recruit high-achieving graduates

Revamped Ofsted inspections have left headteachers feeling “overwhelmingly negative” about the visits with some vowing to quit the profession, an independent survey has found.

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson and her ministers will take MPs questions in Parliament this afternoon.