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The work of the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted)

Non-inquiry session

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. Its role is to inspect and report on educational institutions, including schools, nurseries, and childminders, aiming to provide information for parents, promote improvement, and hold schools accountable. As a non-ministerial government department, Ofsted is accountable to parliament and subject to annual scrutiny by the Education Select Committee.

The Committee will hear from His Majesty’s Chief Inspector (HMCI) who is statutorily responsible for Ofsted’s inspection and regulatory work. He is responsible to both the Ofsted Board and to Parliament for the organisation, staffing and management of Ofsted, and for ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources.

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Past events

Tuesday 23 June 2026
10:00am Public
The work of the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) - Oral evidence 23 June 2026
10:00am
  • Sir Martyn Oliver (His Majesty’s Chief Inspector at Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted))
  • Lee Owston HMI (National Director, Education at Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted))
  • Yvette Stanley (National Director Regulation and Social Care at Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted))
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday 14 October 2025
10:00am Public
The work of the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) - Oral evidence 14 October 2025
10:00am
  • Sir Martyn Oliver (His Majesty’s Chief Inspector at Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted))
  • Dame Christine Gilbert (Chair at Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted))
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday 7 January 2025
10:00am Public
The work of the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) - Oral evidence 7 January 2025
10:00am
  • Sir Martyn Oliver (His Majesty’s Chief Inspector at the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted))
  • Lee Owston (National Director for Education at Ofsted)
  • Yvette Stanley (National Director for Regulation and Social Care at Ofsted)
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House

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