Closed petition Require Ofsted to inspect and regulate private and independent schools

Closed on 5 July 2022

Ofsted currently inspect education and training services to both young and adult learners, yet their powers do not extend to all schools. We’re calling on the Government to extend Ofsted’s powers to inspect and regulate all schools in England, whether they are private, independent, or state-run.

Ofsted does not have jurisdiction across all schools in England as it is not responsible for inspecting the majority of private and independent schools, which are overseen by separate bodies. By transferring their responsibilities to Ofsted, we can create a more efficient education inspection body that applies the same standards across every school in England.