We want to address some concerns in the sector about registrations for children’s homes and supported accommodation taking longer than normal. First, I want to thank you for applying to register (whether you already have or are intending to) and …
Matthew Brazier, Ofsted's specialist advisor for looked after children, discusses our latest fostering statistics and what they tell us about the sector.
Yvette Stanley discusses Ofsted's work over the last year, and looks ahead to 2019.
Yvette Stanley talks about forthcoming joint inspection themes, including mental health, early intervention, and older children in need of help and protection.
Yvette Stanley discusses Ofsted's most recent Annual Report, and the picture for children's social care.
Yvette Stanley discusses our learning from annual engagement meetings.
Effective supervision is central to good social work practice, writes Yvette Stanley.
Yvette Stanley discusses the importance of effective Integrated Children's Systems (ICSs).
National Director for Social Care, Yvette Stanley, discusses what makes a good risk assessment.
Jason Bradbury, Ofsted's Deputy Director, Data and Insight, on children's homes and the picture painted by the latest annual data.
Yvette Stanley on how signs of neglect are harder to spot in older children than in younger ones.