How do I report a concern to Ofsted?
How do I report a concern to Ofsted?
Any member of the public can make a complaint about an education provider to Ofsted via their website or in writing. When Ofsted receive a complaint, they assess it and categorise it. If it relates to the welfare of individual children/a child, Ofsted has no power to investigate the individual concerns.
What needs reporting to Ofsted?
If you're worried about your child at school or you have a complaint about the school, your child's class teacher (or tutor) is the best person to approach first for an informal discussion. If your complaint is about a staff member (excluding the principal), you should contact the school principal.
What should I report to Ofsted?
Services staff officer at the Association offices in Edmonton at (780) 447-9400 or 1-800-232-7208 (toll free from elsewhere in Alberta), or in Calgary at (403) 265-2672 or 1-800-332-1280.
How do I report a bad teacher?
FIND A COMPLAINT FORM: You can use the Uniform Complaint Procedure form created by the CA Department of Education (available at aclusocal.org/SRP) or use the one that is supplied by your principal or school. If you are filing a complaint about harassment, do not fill out a Williams Complaint Form.
How do I report a safeguarding issue in school?
Requesting an Ofsted inspection. Schools can request and Ofsted inspection outside of the normal inspection schedule. Find out how to request an inspection,and what you should consider before making the request.
Can you appeal an Ofsted decision?
The Court of Appeal ruled last month that Ofsted's complaints procedure is fair and proper – overturning a decision by the High court to quash an inspection report placing the Durand Academy in special measures.
What can Ofsted help with?
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. It reports directly to Parliament and is both independent and impartial. By law it must inspect schools with the aim of providing information to parents, to promote improvement and to hold schools to account.
How do I complain about a school governor?
This should be done in writing, and is likely to involve meeting the head teacher in person to discuss your complaint. Stage three: complaint heard by the chair of governors. If you're unsatisfied with how the head teacher has handled your complaint, you should write to the chair of governors.
Who do you complain to about a headteacher?
This should be done in writing, and is likely to involve meeting the head teacher in person to discuss your complaint. Stage three: complaint heard by the chair of governors. If you're unsatisfied with how the head teacher has handled your complaint, you should write to the chair of governors.
What is the role of Ofsted?
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. It reports directly to Parliament and is both independent and impartial. By law it must inspect schools with the aim of providing information to parents, to promote improvement and to hold schools to account.
Why would an Ofsted report be delayed?
Normally the reason for delays beyond 28 days is that the school is challenging something in the draft report. And since schools are unlikely to challenge a judgement that they are still Outstanding you can draw your own conclusions. Keep logging onto Ofsted reports website every day and see if it appears.
Why is safeguarding important in schools?
protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children's health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
How do I report a preschool?
If you have a complaint about a state-licensed child care facility in California, the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) asks that you call 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766). Alternatively, you may also contact the Child Care Program Office where the daycare in question is located.
What does Ofsted mean?
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) is a non-ministerial department of the UK government, reporting to Parliament. Ofsted is responsible for inspecting a range of educational institutions, including state schools and some independent schools.
How do I email Ofsted?
Email [email protected] from the email address that you used for your application/registration. Please go to our complaints page if you have a concern about Ofsted's staff or service or about an Ofsted registered or inspected provider.
What time does Ofsted close?
Our helpline is open from 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday).