Ofsted announces start of new short notice inspections for English Schools

Ofsted, the inspection body for English schools, has confirmed that the anticipated short-notice inspections will start this term. The week beginning September 12 will see more than 70 schools facing the first of the new style inspections. Shorter and more sharply focused inspections will focus heavily on school self-evaluation. Parents' and pupils' views will be sought by inspectors and feedback following the inspection will be provided in a report written for parents and a letter for pupils.

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