Proper noun
Ofsted
Acronym of Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills: the non-ministerial government department of His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England (HMCI).
When I talk to teachers they tell me the things they'd most like from any government are a reduction in bureaucracy, support to help ensure good discipline and a reformed Ofsted. Michael Gove
OFSTED has made large cuts in the paperwork which schools are asked to provide and further steps to reduce the bureaucratic burden will be introduced in September. Estelle Morris, Baroness Morris of Yardley
But Greenfield Community College was rated as “requires improvement” in all areas in its most recent Ofsted inspection. Source: Internet
A bid is to be made to the government for money to remodel and rebuild schools as part of the efficiency measures ordered by the DfEE and Ofsted. Source: Internet
A Carlisle school is celebrating after making significant improvements to achieve its first ‘good’ Ofsted rating in more than a decade. Source: Internet
Ofsted head Amanda Spielman accused north London school of 'censorship' Source: Internet