Ofsted's 2023 Priorities for Schools and Further Education and Skills

Initial teacher training and education, Inspection and accountability, Policy Documents, Professional development, Recruitment, Retention

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Ofsted’s 2023 Priorities for Schools and Further Education and Skills

Date: 2023

Author/s: Ofsted

Keywords: Ofsted, teacher training, recruitment, quality, school workforce

Summary:

This blog post outlines Ofsted’s key priorities for inspections, highlighting significant workforce pressures in schools struggling to recruit and retain teachers and noting the importance of high-quality teacher training and development. The statement emphasises that many schools and colleges face substantial challenges in securing a highly skilled workforce and that this workforce capacity affects school quality and educational provision.

Reference: Ofsted (2023). Ofsted’s 2023 Priorities for Schools and Further Education and Skills. GOV.UK

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