Petition · Department for Education
Create oversight of Ofsted practices and inspector conduct
Open for signatures
54 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to create a fully independent body to oversee Ofsted inspections, with powers to review inspector conduct, investigate disputed judgements, and publish transparent outcomes. This oversight must sit outside Ofsted to ensure fairness, consistency, and public confidence.
Inspection outcomes carry serious consequences for children, staff, and services, yet there is currently no truly independent route to challenge inspector practice. Creating external oversight would improve trust, ensure decisions are evidence-based, and provide confidence that concerns about inspections are reviewed fairly, strengthening the integrity of the whole system.
Timeline
| 25 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
54
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
25 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.