Ofsted consultation
This consultation seeks your views on proposals for changes to Ofsted’s post-inspection arrangements, including how they handle complaints about their work. Ofsted are seeking the widest possible range of views to make sure revised procedures are closely matched to the needs of those they regulate and inspect and those making complaints.
Your feedback will help refine and improve the proposed approach ahead of implementation.
The closing date for this consultation is Friday 15th September 2023.
Proposed changes include:
- An enhanced on-site professional dialogue during inspections to help address any issues before the end of the inspection visit
- introduce a new opportunity for providers to contact Ofsted the day after an inspection if they have any unresolved concerns
- introduce new arrangements for finalising reports and considering formal challenges to inspection outcomes
- replace their current internal review process with a direct escalation to the Independent Complaints Adjudication Service for Ofsted (ICASO) and add a new periodic review of closed complaints, using external representatives from the sectors Ofsted inspect.
For more details visit: Changes to Ofsted’s post-inspection arrangements and complaints handling: proposals 2023 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)