Ofsted Logo use restricted

Ofsted has now published its updated school inspection handbook and school monitoring inspection handbook following key changes announced in its ‘Big Listen’ consultation response.

Whilst many of the significant changes have been already announced, the new handbook provides some further additional details.

Previously, schools rated ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’ were allowed to use specific Ofsted logos to promote that judgment, for example on their websites or banners at their gates. Those inspected until the end of last academic year, which received overall effectiveness judgments, will continue to be able to use those logos to promote their grades.

However schools that receive a full inspection from this month onwards may no longer use the Ofsted judgment logos as they relate only to overall effectiveness.