The Education Committee has launched an inquiry into Ofsted’s work with schools. The inquiry aims to assess how well Ofsted is fulfilling its role in inspecting schools and whether and how it could be improved, to inform the work of the incoming His Majesty’s Chief Inspector. The inquiry will look at the impact of Ofsted judgements on schools and pupils, including the impact on workload and wellbeing for all members of the school community, and the usefulness of Ofsted inspections for schools and parents.
The inquiry will also look at Ofsted’s complaints procedure and assess how accountable Ofsted is in its work.
It will also explore the impact of the new Education Inspection Framework introduced in 2019.
Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry.
Please note that the Committee is not able to investigate individual cases in its work. This inquiry will not examine the events that preceded the death of Ruth Perry. Inquests are not discussed in Parliament whilst they are open. This is set out in the sub judice resolution agreed by the House. Its purpose is to prevent Parliament from seeming to interfere in the work of the courts.