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Careers Guidance in the New Ofsted Framework: What Happened to Gatsby?


September 12, 2025

I’m Graham, Director of WorkplaceHero. I’ve led training providers through Ofsted inspections, including taking provision from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Outstanding’ with no areas for improvement ...

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Progress and Attainment in the New Ofsted Framework: More Than Just Ticking Boxes
Professional Development, Ofsted, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, Quality Manager, Progress, Attainment
4 min read
The New Ofsted Inspection Framework: What Providers Need to Know
Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Ofsted Nominee
4 min read
Inclusion in the New Ofsted Framework: What FE and Skills Providers Need to Know
Equality & Diversity, Ofsted, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Advice, Aiming for Outstanding, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Quality Manager, Inclusion
4 min read
Why Every Provider Needs a Clear “Response Reason” for Governance and Inspection
Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, OTLA, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Governance, Quality Manager, Skills Bootcamps, Free Courses for Jobs
2 min read
Beyond the Checklist: 4 Simple Models for IQAs to Drive Teaching and Learning Quality
Learning & Development, Education, Teaching Resource, Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Teaching and Learning, Quality Manager
1 min read
FE and Skill Governance Template
Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Governance, Quality Manager, Template
3 min read
Why It’s Time to Let Go of Graded Observations
Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Quality Assurance, Pedagogy, Teacher Training, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, Teaching and Learning, Quality Manager
1 min read
OTLA Observation Form
Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, OTLA, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, Quality Manager
4 min read
OTLA That Actually Makes a Difference: A Practical Guide for IQAs and Quality Leads
Ofsted, OTLA, Quality Assurance, Teacher Training, Teachers, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee
2 min read
AI Isn’t Coming — It’s Already Here. Is Your Team Ready?
Learning & Development, Communication, Education, Educational/Awareness, Awareness, Business tools, CPD, AI, Personal Development, Professional Development, Innovation, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Policies and Procedures, Assessment, Consultancy, Aiming for Outstanding, Nominee Training, Ofsted Nominee, Department for Education Updates, Bootcamps, Governance
3 min read
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Template
AI, Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Policies and Procedures, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Compliance
2 min read
Why Your Next Hire Should Be a Community & Engagement Lead
CPD, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Community, Ofsted Nominee, Engagement
2 min read
How to Craft a Quality Improvement Plan That Actually Delivers
Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee
2 min read
What ‘Good’ Really Looks Like in Feedback and Marking
Ofsted, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Feedback, Aiming for Outstanding, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, Bootcamps
2 min read
How to Plan a Deep Dive—Even Without Knowing You're Having One
Education, Educational/Awareness, Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Self Assessment, Aiming for Outstanding, Quality Improvement
2 min read
AI Can’t Save a Broken Curriculum (But It Can Support a Strong One)
Education, Educational/Awareness, Business tools, AI, Apprenticeships, Innovation, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Bootcamps, Governance
3 min read
AI on a Shoestring: How FE Providers Can Use AI Ethically, Affordably and Without the Panic
Education, Educational/Awareness, Awareness, Leadership, Business tools, AI, Apprenticeships, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Assessment, Consultancy, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Bootcamps
2 min read
AI and Ofsted: What Providers Need to Know (and Do) Right Now
Software, AI, Professional Development, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Planning, Aiming for Outstanding, Nominee Training, Ofsted Nominee, Department for Education Updates, Policy Update
2 min read
Safeguarding Update: What You Need to Know from the Latest Prevent Newsletters (Summer 2025)
Further Education and Skills, Prevent, Safeguarding, Department for Education Updates, Policy Update, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Governance
3 min read
Spare Part: Day 2
Personal Development, Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Aiming for Outstanding, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund)
2 min read
If Your Organisation Goes Into Meltdown When the Ofsted Call Comes, You’ve Got Issues
Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Skills, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Ofsted Nominee, Bootcamps
1 min read
Why We Review Safeguarding Twice a Year—and Why It Worked
Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Prevent, Quality Assurance, Safeguarding, Nominee Training
4 min read
What Truly Outstanding Looks Like: An Insider's Perspective
Learning & Development, Ofsted, Skills, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education
4 min read
How to Craft an Outstanding Self-Assessment Report
Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Self Assessment, Aiming for Outstanding, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund)