Ofsted Framework – Updated Documents for use from September 2026
Summary of Changes
Inspection information for further education and skills providers: for use from September 2026
Further education and skills inspection toolkit: for use from September 2026
Further education and skills operating guide for inspectors: for use from September 2026
Further education and skills monitoring operating guide for inspectors: for use from September 2026
Ofsted 6 Months On – Conference Resources: (TO FOLLOW – full conference slide summary)
Listen to Dr Michelle Holmes, Health Sciences University – talking about her experiences as a first time Ofsted Nominee in her first Ofsted and the HSU’s first Ofsted! LISTEN
Listen to Dr Clare Saunders, University of Staffordshire talking about Staffordshire’s latest Ofsted experience with their devolved delivery model. Slides can be downliade dwith rthe recording link on the last page READ & LISTEN
READ – A quick guide to preparing to prepare for Ofsted Inspections
This guide, written by Ann Minton, our friendly a part-time inspector helps you to reflect on the “Expected criteria” as these have to be met before higher grades can be considered and talks you though the early preparation that will help you prepare now.
READ A summary of Higher Education Ofsted Inspection Reports – Jan to June 2026
This guide provides an overview of the themes emerging from the first higher education inspection reports. It identified the themes of good practice, particularly where there were ‘strong’ Judgments and highlights the areas for improvement which are emerging . This will provide a guide for organisations to check latest priorities for action.
Rolling FAQ
Ofsted Renewed Framework–Rolling FAQ: v1 Jan 2026
Ofsted Renewed Framework–Rolling FAQ: v2 May 2026
Webinar Recordings & Slides
Learning from the Ofsted Pilots
Rebecca Rhodes, Associate Director, UVAC
Matt Bungay–Head of Apprenticeships, City St George’s University of London
Ilona New–QA Manager, Apprenticeships, City St George’s University of London
The New Ofsted Framework – Differences and Implications
Rebecca Rhodes, Associate Director, UVAC
Rebecca Perry-Tomlinson, His Majesty’s Inspector & Specialist Advisor, Further Education and Skills Policy, Ofsted
Sian Cooke, Ofsted
Ofsted – New Framework – Spotlight on Inclusion
Rebecca Rhodes, Associate Director, UVAC
Rebecca Perry-Tomlinson, His Majesty’s Inspector & Specialist Advisor, Further Education and Skills Policy, Ofsted
Ofsted 3 Months on – Member Experiences
Slide Deck & Webcast
Resources
Initial Ofsted Meeting Presentation-template
Example Briefing – Participation & Development
Rebecca Rhodes, Associate Director, UVAC
Sharon Smith, Director of Skills and Partnerships, Sheffield Hallam University
Geraldine Turton, Head of Apprenticeships, University of Sussex
Nicola Parsons, Apprenticeships Quality Manager, University of Sussex
Archive
Further education and skills inspection toolkit in use until September 2026
Further education and skills operating guide for inspectors in use until September 2026
Further Education & Skills Inspections (renewed framework) January 2026 – Summary of Discussions