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Friday 30 October
Form: Ofsted annual fostering data collection
Guidance and template for local authorities and independent fostering agencies to use when sending fostering data to Ofsted.
Ofsted's code of conduct: collaborative inspection and regulation
Our expectations of inspectors and providers during inspection or other regulatory activity.
Accredited official statistics: Children's social care in England 2026
Inspection data and information about the providers and places of children’s social care in England as well as inspections and inspection outcomes from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam
The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.
Thursday 29 October
New elementary school in Texas named after beloved longtime school custodian
Marilyn Hampton, who regularly bought supplies for and gave rides to children, was honored at public meeting US schools are often named after presidents, historical figures and civil rights leaders. And soon joining those ranks is a retired longtime Texas school custodian known for going above and beyond her duties by buying classroom supplies for children in need and helping students with their assignments. That…
Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s
Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.
Research: Children’s social care questionnaires 2026: what children and young people told Ofsted
Children and young people share their experiences of living in social care settings, including children’s homes, boarding schools, residential special schools, and living with foster carers.
Wednesday 28 October
Guidance: Social care common inspection framework (SCCIF): supported accommodation
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.
Guidance: Social care common inspection framework (SCCIF): children’s homes
Guidance on how Ofsted inspects children's homes.
Tuesday 27 October
UK government to give £15m to anti-misogyny fund amid ‘manosphere’ concerns
Misogyny prevention fund to help tackle sexism at work, school and in public places across UK The chancellor will give £15m to a dedicated fund to tackle misogyny in workplaces, schools and public places amid concerns in government about the rise of “manosphere” influencers. The women and equalities minister, Bridget Phillipson, will helm the UK-wide fund, announced last month, marking the first time there has been…
Monday 26 October
Protest leaders urge French pupils to keep barricading their schools
Activists say struggle must go on until their ‘maximum’ demands are met over teacher shortages and building repairs French children should continue to barricade their schools and take part in street protests, a student union said on Monday after the government announced a package of education measures to try to stem the crisis. “Today we’re at the negotiating table, we’re able to negotiate with the government,”…
What is a Good Level of Development and why does it matter?
Every year, the government publishes statistics that show how many children have reached a Good Level of Development (GLD) by the end of their Reception year. Reaching a good level of development is important because it means a child has …
Official Statistics: Ownership of children’s social care providers in England 2026
Information about the ownership of children’s social care in England as at 31 March 2026.
Official Statistics: Non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes in England: August 2026
Provisional data for the period 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026.
Official Statistics: Childcare providers and inspections as at 31 August 2026
This release includes registered childcare providers and places, inspection outcomes, and joiners and leavers as at 31 August 2026.
Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks?
Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online.
India's cartoonists built an audience online - now their posts are being restricted
Indian cartoonists say online restrictions are making satire harder, but they aren't giving up.
Friday 23 October
We’re teenage girls fighting to ban the use of school uniform in porn. Why have you left it up to us? | Rose, Mae, Aylin and Willow
No one should have to feel nervous about walking to school in clothes designed for children. It’s time for UK law to end the disgusting sexualisation of minors In the Little Feminist Book Club, we don’t read a lot of books. The group, set up by former students at our school, is more about reading poems and articles, analysing song lyrics, discussing the issues that matter to us and, most importantly, campaigning. Our…
Guidance: Ofsted safeguarding policy
Ofsted’s safeguarding policy and guidance for inspectors on handling safeguarding disclosures.
IDSR: news and updates
News and information about updates for each inspection data summary report (IDSR) release, including any new functionality, features and bug fixes.
School inspection data summary report (IDSR) guide
This guide provides an overview of the inspection data summary report (IDSR) for primary and secondary schools, including schools with a sixth form, and gives guidance on how to interpret the data.
Thursday 22 October
Macron bans ‘illegitimate’ protests in France as he tries to get a grip on unrest
French president also says he will decide on concrete ‘next steps’ for the next nationwide demonstrations Angry lawyers and bewildered defendants: the fallout from fast-tracking French rioting cases Emmanuel Macron has said “illegitimate” demonstrations will be banned over the coming days as France seeks to get a grip on civil unrest after some of its worst street violence in years erupted on the fringes of cost of…
How many students resit English and maths? An update
We look at how many and how often students who have not achieved grade 4 or higher in GCSE English and maths resit those subjects up to age 19
Only one female scientist named in GCSEs, research finds
A new study finds Rosalind Franklin is the only woman named in Key Stage 4 science specifications.
Wednesday 21 October
UK politics: Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – as it happened
Zia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalism Here is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision. But environmental groups have condemned the decision. Ami McCarthy, head of politics for Greenpeace UK , said: Approving Jackdaw shows the toxic grip fossil fuel lobbyists still hold over our energy policy. Andy Burnham promised pragmatism [see 8.40am ] , but…
In the age of AI, learning maths is even more vital | Letters
Readers react to Simon Jenkins’ article that said it’s more important for children to learn how to speak fluently than study mathematics Simon Jenkins must have had a deeply unpleasant experience of learning maths at school because he seems to have a pathological antipathy towards it ( We are teaching children maths they will never use. Isn’t it better to help them speak fluently?, 16 October ). I have no qualms with…
Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review
Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.
‘Invasive and extreme’: doctors fight anti-trans measure requiring genital exams for student athletes
A Washington referendum has drawn broad opposition from adults who work with queer and trans teens For Kelsey Gellner, a Seattle-based pediatric nurse, a statewide proposal to bar trans girls from sports participation feels like a violation of her duty as a medical professional. The ballot initiative includes a requirement she calls “invasive and extreme”: all students who wish to compete on girls’ teams would have…
Tuesday 20 October
Schools in England must recognise antisemitism as distinct category of harm, report says
Government expected to accept recommendations of review, which found three in five Jewish students had experienced prejudice Schools and colleges in England will be expected to take a tougher stance against antisemitism after a report found that three out of five Jewish students said they had been affected. Sir David Bell, the former chief inspector of Ofsted who was commissioned by the government to lead the…