The DfE and Ofsted have both launched consultations in relation to school accountability, inspection and intervention. The two consultations are designed to complement each other. Ofsted’s consultation outlines its planned approach to inspection, and what it proposes to publish in a report card (including for ITT inspections). DfE’s consultation looks at the wider approach to school accountability and intervention.
The consultations are live from Monday 3 February to Friday 28 April 2025. We would encourage respondents to look carefully at both consultations.
DfE will be working with UCET and NASBTT to develop thinking and test options around inspection cycle length, and changes to the intervention policy to reflect the new toolkit.
Ofsted’s consultation (includes consultation on the draft ITE toolkit): Improving the way Ofsted inspects education – GOV.UK
DfE’s consultation (focused on school accountability): School accountability reform – GOV.UK