tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-04-04T09:30:11+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/changes-to-social-care-inspections-aimed-at-improving-stability-for-vulnerable-children 2025-04-04T09:30:11+01:00

From today (Friday 4 April), Ofsted is making some important changes to the way children’s social care providers are inspected, aimed at improving support for children with complex needs.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/regional-improvement-and-innovation-alliances-grant-determination-letters 2025-01-24T15:18:09+00:00

An example of the section 31 letter issued to the lead local authorities in each of the 9 regional improvement and innovation alliances.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regional-adoption-practice-strong-but-challenges-remain 2024-03-26T09:30:05+00:00

Ofsted has today published a thematic review looking at how adoption services provided by regional adoption agencies (RAAs) contribute to good outcomes for children and families.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ofsted-confirms-plans-for-inspecting-supported-accommodation 2024-02-29T09:30:20+00:00

Ofsted has today published guidance for inspecting providers of supported accommodation and the outcome of the consultation.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/experts-demand-accelerated-change-in-multi-agency-safeguarding-practice 2024-01-30T16:03:01+00:00

A report assessing data from local safeguarding incidents in England will assist learning and drive improvement to help families and protect children.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/strengthening-multi-agency-leadership-grant-determination-letter 2023-12-15T11:10:47+00:00

Letter detailing capacity funding to support the implementation of working together and the children’s social care national framework.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ofsted-launches-consultation-for-inspecting-supported-accommodation 2023-07-10T10:01:00+01:00

We are seeking views on proposals for how we will inspect supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 to 17.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ofsted-to-start-registering-supported-accommodation-providers-from-april 2023-04-04T09:30:00+01:00

Ofsted is set to provide essential oversight of supported accommodation for children in care and care leavers aged 16 to 17.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/local-authorities-having-to-find-homes-for-children-at-the-last-minute 2022-11-18T09:30:02+00:00

An Ofsted report published today, finds that local authorities are struggling to find homes for children coming into care.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/amanda-spielmans-speech-at-the-2022-national-children-and-adult-services-conference 2022-11-03T17:04:00+00:00

Ofsted's Chief Inspector spoke at the National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) annual conference.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/yvette-stanley-letter-to-the-chair-of-the-child-safeguarding-practice-review-panel 2022-10-26T00:15:10+01:00

Ofsted's National Director, Regulation and Social Care, provides analysis of evidence around workforce sufficiency in residential special schools as part of a national review.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-targeted-area-inspections-to-focus-on-early-help-for-children-and-families 2022-10-07T09:30:04+01:00

Ofsted, CQC and HMICFRS have published guidance for the thematic focus on early help for families, as part of their programme of joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ofsted-concerns-over-damaging-impact-of-staff-shortages-on-childrens-social-care 2022-07-27T00:00:00+01:00

A new report looks at the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's social care.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/yvette-stanleys-speech-to-the-adcs-conference-2022 2022-07-19T10:32:57+01:00

A keynote speech by Ofsted's National Director, Social Care and Regulation, at the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) conference.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ofsted-launches-consultation-on-care-leavers-inspection-judgement 2022-06-20T09:30:07+01:00

The consultation asks for views on a proposed new judgement on the experiences and progress of care leavers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/every-child-deserves-the-best-start-in-life 2022-04-26T00:00:02+01:00

Ofsted has today published a new strategy for the next 5 years (2022 to 2027).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hmci-commentary-ofsteds-strategy-2022-to-2027 2022-04-26T00:00:02+01:00

HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman introduces Ofsted's new strategy.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-frameworks-for-joint-targeted-area-inspections-jtais 2022-03-28T09:30:00+01:00

Ofsted, CQC and HMICFRS have today announced the restart of their programme of joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-targeted-area-inspection-jtai-of-solihull-published 2022-02-21T09:30:35+00:00

A report published following the joint inspectorate's JTAI in Solihull.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transformational-investment-in-childrens-social-care-placements 2021-12-15T17:51:03+00:00

More places in children’s homes for vulnerable young people along with mandatory national standards and new Ofsted accountability to end unregulated accommodation.