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Official Statistics: Further education and skills inspections and outcomes as at 31 August 2026

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What changed

Ofsted, the UK's education regulator, has released official statistics on further education and skills inspections and their outcomes, current as of August 31, 2026. This data includes inspections conducted under both the original Education Inspection Framework (EIF) for the period of September to October 2025, and inspections under the renewed EIF from November 10, 2025, through August 31, 2026.

Why it matters

This statistical release offers insights into the performance and oversight of the further education and skills sector within the UK, reflecting the outcomes of regulatory inspections. The inclusion of data from both original and renewed inspection frameworks is crucial for understanding transitional impacts and assessing the effectiveness of policy changes in quality assurance.

What to watch

The report provides official statistics on further education and skills inspections and their outcomes.

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