The latest from the Director

17 July 2026 weekly update

17 July 2026

This week, Christine updates on inspections and Local Government Reorganisation, and extends her wishes for a restful summer break.

  • 22 May 2019 weekly update

    22 May 2019

    This week, Matt extends an invitation to the Summer Headteacher Briefings.

  • 17 May 2019 weekly update

    17 May 2019

    This week, Matt highlights the outcomes from Ofsted’s Inspection Framework consultation and shares the new framework and inspection handbooks; and extends an invitation to the Summer Headteacher Briefings.

  • 10 May 2019 weekly update

    10 May 2019

    This week, Matt provides highlights from two key publications.

  • 3 May 2019 weekly update

    3 May 2019

    This week, Matt introduces changes to the way unpaid Penalty Notices for non-school attendance are prosecuted.