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We've published a new analysis looking at access to childcare* in England and how it has changed over the past 4 years: https://lnkd.in/dW4PUEi4 We found that:  - average access to childcare in England has declined since 2020  - the change in childcare access has not been evenly spread across the country  - some parts of the country experience persistently low access to childcare. These areas are disproportionately deprived and have lower than average incomes  - other parts of the country experience consistently high access to childcare. These tend to be in advantaged areas with higher household incomes. * This analysis only includes Ofsted-registered childcare places at nurseries and other group settings, and childminders. 

Our next webinar is aimed at primary schools and those teaching in Reception and key stage 1: https://lnkd.in/dC4NHJWU What children learn when they are young has a profound and lasting impact. And we know that schools still face challenges in dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children currently in Reception and key stage 1. In this webinar, we will: • share some of the key messages from our recent publication, ‘Strong foundations in the first years of school’ • explore what our research and inspection suggest schools could pay particular attention to in Reception and key stage 1, so that all children gain the knowledge and skills that will prepare them for key stage 2 and beyond • share practical suggestions on how to consider the impact of the curriculum and how to enable all children, including those with the lowest starting points, to learn what they need to know by the end of key stage 1. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dC4NHJWU

We spoke to Charlie Taylor, His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons, our own Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver and policy lead Maria Navarro for an episode of our podcast about the new report into young offender institutions: http://ow.ly/HnTC50TB3X5 - subscribe for all episodes!

We’ve published two new reports looking at early years education. In the final part of our Best start in life research series, we look at what progress looks like for children in the 4 specific areas of learning. The report suggests factors of an effective early years education, including: - considering curriculum content carefully to make the best use of time - helping children to learn new things by making links with things they already know - interacting with children to find out what they know and can do We’ve also published a new report looking at how schools support children to develop the knowledge and skills they need by the end of key stage 1. The report identifies examples of good practice, such as schools that have adapted their curriculum to support the increasing number of children with communication and language difficulties. It also sets out some recommendations for schools around curriculum planning, the importance of practice, and the effective use of assessment. Read the reports here: https://ow.ly/mAxR50TGxsn https://ow.ly/Z8AS50TGxux

We spoke to Charlie Taylor, His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons, our own Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver and policy lead Maria Navarro for an episode of our podcast about the new report into young offender institutions: ow.ly/HnTC50TB3X5 - subscribe to 'Ofsted Talks' to hear about new episodes!

Care-experienced young people were at the heart of our work to develop our supported accommodation inspections. Through a series of face-to-face workshops, people with lived experience helped us to refine our proposals for how we inspect supported accommodation. They understand more than anyone what strong supported accommodation should look like. Earlier this week, we had an opportunity to thank some of them in person. We’ve learned a lot from working together, and we will continue to learn and to listen.

We've published an episode of our podcast, 'Ofsted Talks', on the new report out this week about the state of England's four Young Offender Institutions: https://ow.ly/3CT450TBYXx - Over the past decade, YOIs have seen a reduction in the quality and quantity of education - YOIs are struggling to manage challenging behaviour, which is seeing children increasingly kept in isolation - Some children are allowed as little as half an hour a day outside their cell Listen to Martyn Oliver, HMCI, Charlie Taylor, His Majesty's Inspector of Prisons and Maria Navarro, Ofsted's policy lead discussing the findings:

We’ve published a joint report with HM Inspectorate of Prisons on standards in young offender institutions (YOIs). We found that: - Over the past decade, YOIs have seen a reduction in the quality and quantity of education - YOIs are struggling to manage challenging behaviour, which is seeing children increasingly kept in isolation - Some children are allowed as little as half an hour a day outside their cell We make several recommendations for youth custody service leaders, including prioritising attendance at education. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eky9u5RT

You can now access our school inspection update webinar on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eQWVpsX3 In it, we provide an outline of the updates to the school inspection handbook for maintained schools and academies, including: - the removal of the overall effectiveness judgement - changes to ungraded inspections - other changes as a result of the Big Listen.

If you want to become part of an Ofsted-registered childcare organisation, you may need to complete an EY2 form. Our new blog explains who needs to complete these forms, and gives some tips on how to complete one. The blog also explains: -     steps you need to take before submitting the form -     the checks we will make -     some of the common problems that can cause delays