Inquiry into Ofsted

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29 July 2010 The Education Committee is announcing an inquiry into the role and performance of Ofsted. Written submissions are invited, addressing the following points: * What the purposes of inspection should be (relating not only to schools but to all organisations, settings and services under Ofsted's remit) ...* The impact of the inspection process on school improvement * The performance of Ofsted in carrying out its work * The consistency and quality of inspection teams in the Ofsted inspection process * The weight given to different factors within the inspection process * Whether inspection of all organisations, settings and services to support children's learning and welfare is best conducted by a single inspectorate * The role of Ofsted in providing an accountability mechanism for schools operating with greater autonomy The Committee asks for written submissions in accordance with the guidelines below by noon on Friday 8 October 2010. http://www.parliament.uk/business/co...ounced-ofsted/http://www.parliament.uk/business/co...ounced-ofsted/