Ofsted has published its latest curriculum research review, this time looking at art education in schools. The report explores the factors that contribute to a high-quality art education. It sets out a broad conception of curriculum quality that draws on… read more
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Science Curriculum Improving Despite Pandemic Pressures
Ofsted has published the first in a new series of reports looking at how subjects are taught in England’s schools. Significant Strength in Science Education This report looks at science education and draws on evidence from a sample of primary… read more
Pandemic Recovery Slowed By Workforce Crisis In Education
This year’s Ofsted Annual Report describes the extent to which education and children’s social care have recovered in the wake of the pandemic. It finds that, while there is much to be commended, ensuring this generation of children and young… read more
New Framework for Inspecting Provision for Children with SEND
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have today launched a new joint framework for inspecting provision for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) within a local area.
Heart of Birmingham Achieves Centre of Excellence
Heart of Birmingham Vocational College, achieves the Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence status. At the Heart of Birmingham The Heart of Birmingham Vocational College (HBVC) is an oversubscribed college for young adults with SEND. This organisation is undoubtedly… read more