Further education and skills: Are colleges meeting skills needs?
In this episode, Mark Leech (Director of Strategy and Engagement) talks to Richard Beynon (Senior HMI, FES Policy) and Kate Hill (Specialist Adviser, FES Policy) about enhanced inspections and how col...
9 Nov 202311min
T levels: making a difference to UK plc?
In mid 2023, Ofsted published a report into T levels: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-thematic-review-final-report Here we hear from two college leaders, John Laramy, Principal, Exe...
2 Nov 202329min
Careers: are young people getting the information, advice and guidance they need?
Are young people getting the #careers information, advice and guidance they need? Listen here to our podcast on careers with thanks to Nicola Hall, Careers and Enterprise Company, Ryan Gibson, Gatsby ...
23 Okt 202334min
Best start in life part 2: Ofsted’s early years research review series
In this episode, Shreena Kotecha (Head of Strategy) talks to Lee Owston (Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education) and Wendy Ratcliff (Principal Officer, Early Education) about the second part of ...
20 Okt 202312min
Ofsted’s new subject reports: geography, PE and music
What are the common strengths and weaknesses we identified in how a sample of schools teach geography, PE and music? Ofsted has published three new subject reports in our series. We talked to the lead...
28 Sep 202313min
Raising standards in supported accommodation
In this episode, Mark Leech (Acting Director, Strategy and Engagement) talks to Matthew Brazier (Project Director, Supported Accommodation) and Rachel Holden (Senior HMI, Supported Accommodation) abou...
21 Sep 202315min
Back to school: updates from Ofsted September ’23
As schools return and settle into the new academic year, host Shreena Kotecha talks to Lee Owston, Ofsted’s deputy director of schools and education, about some of the recent changes made to the way O...
11 Sep 202311min
Consultation on post-inspection arrangements and complaints handling
Ofsted has launched a consultation on proposed changes to our post-inspection arrangements and complaints handling, closing on Friday 15 September 2023. Host Shreena Kotecha, Head of Strategy, speaks ...
29 Aug 20239min
