Ofsted Blogs

Schools may find it helpful to keep up to date with the Ofsted: education blog, which provides regular insight, clarification and updates directly from Ofsted on inspection policy and practice.

The blog includes posts written by senior Ofsted leaders and inspectors and covers topics such as inspection frameworks, inspection processes, and responses to common questions from the sector. 

• Schools can subscribe to the blog to receive email notifications when new posts are published.

Featured Blog: School Inspections – Frequently Asked Questions

Schools may wish to pay particular attention to the blog post “School inspections: frequently asked questions”, published by Lee Owston, National Director, Education at Ofsted.

This post brings together the most common questions schools have raised since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in September 2025. It provides clear, practical answers in one place and will be regularly updated as inspections continue under the renewed approach.

Topics covered include:

• When schools can expect their next inspection
• The role of the school nominee
• What happens during the planning call
• How case sampling of pupils works
• Where to find further guidance, videos and webinars

The post is designed to support school leaders by clarifying expectations and helping schools feel confident about inspection processes.