Ofsted policy (2023)

24 March 2023

This page highlights UCU concerns about the nature and rigour of assessment of the post-16 education and training sector, and the related activities that take place to pre-empt Ofsted inspection.

UCU statement on Ruth Perry

A statement on the death of Ruth Perry.

UCU guidance on ‘mocksteds’

A position statement on mock-Ofsted ('mocksted') inspections and wording that can be used to challenge this practice.

Beyond inspection in Further Education Colleges

A  document exploring what an alternative to Ofsted/ESTYN inspection might look like.

UCU motions on Ofsted Estyn and Mocksteds

A summary of recent motions submitted to the further education sector conference in relation to Ofsted and 'mocksted' inspections.

 

Last updated: 3 November 2025