Understanding OFSTED

OFSTED – is the abbreviation for the governmental body – Office of Standards in Education

All providers of childcare and education must be registered with Ofsted. Amongst other duties Ofsted inspect and regulate education and services provided to children of all ages. This is to ensure the services being provided to children are of the best quality.

Reporting directly to the government, Ofsted provide independent and impartial judgement in an attempt to achieve excellence in education and childcare.

Inspections are carried out every week, across the UK and the findings published in an online report for all to access.

While those who are reaching the standards expected receive a glowing stamp of approval, others not reaching the mark are monitored and best practices shared with them to help improve their services.

There are approximately 1500 inspectors operating in 8 regions of the UK, namely:

<p “=”” align=”left”>East Midlands • East of England • North East • Yorkshire and Humber • North West • South East • South West • West Midlands • London

and some British schools abroad too.