Ofsted

/ ˈɒfˌstɛd /

acronym for

1. Office for Standards in Education: a government body set up in 1993 to inspect and assess the educational standards of schools and colleges in England and Wales

Example Sentences

Schools in England could soon be judged on how inclusive they are and how well they support vulnerable children, under changes to inspection which Ofsted will consult on early next year.

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The government also intends to strengthen the powers regulator Ofsted has to investigate and fine "exploitative" children's home providers that prey on a stretched care system.

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The government also intends to give Ofsted the power to issue private providers, including unregistered homes, with civil fines to "deter unscrupulous behaviour".

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Ofsted will also be empowered to investigate multiple homes being run by the same company.

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Ofsted received 108 reports about the sites, which housed children with disabilities and complex health needs, but still rated them as "good".

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