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Consultation Outcome Published 1 Oct 2020 Department for Education ↗ View on GOV.UK

Ofsted inspection: removal of the outstanding exemption

We're seeking views on the removal of the exemption for outstanding schools, colleges and other organisations delivering publicly-funded education and training.

Opened 10 Jan 2020
Closed 24 Feb 2020
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Some schools, colleges and other organisations delivering publicly-funded education and training, which were rated outstanding by Ofsted at their last inspection, are legally exempt from further routine Ofsted inspection.

This consultation seeks views on the removal of the exemption.