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Alex Jones

@Alex_Ofsted

Senior Director @PublicDigitalHQ. Formerly @i_dot_ai @10DowningStreet, @UkinZimbabwe.

 London, England
Joined January 2009
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ICYMI: We’re inviting applications to work with us at @Ofstednews as our next Research Fellow, helping us evaluate our renewed education inspection framework. Interested? ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/…
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I’m very much looking forward to speaking at this conference next month
Confederation of School Trusts (@CSTvoice) profile pictureConfederation of School Trusts@CSTvoice23 May 2025
We are pleased to announce that @Alex_Ofsted, Director of Insights and Research, @Ofstednews will be joining us at #CSTData and Insights Conference on 19 June to explore the role of data in inspections and report cards. Book your tickets: cst-conferences.org.uk/cst-d…
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Last week, we published a report sharing our insights on how #earlyyears practitioners work with babies and toddlers. gov.uk/government/publicatio… Our key insights are: (short thread):
Getting it right from the start: how early years practitioners work with babies and toddlers

Getting it right from the start: how early years practitioners work with babies and toddlers

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1) As we all know, early years practitioners play a crucial role supporting the development of babies and toddlers, specifically through encouraging, supporting, and monitoring children's development.
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Last chance to have your say
Rory Gribbell (@Rory_Gribbell) profile pictureRory Gribbell@Rory_Gribbell28 Apr 2025
It’s the last day of the @Ofstednews consultation on changes to our school, early years, further education and skills, and teacher training inspections. A massive thank you to everyone who has offered their support, feedback and challenge so far. Link for late comers below ⬇️
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Great to see our analysis informing the debate on this important issue. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8x8…
Britain's nursery problem: Parents still face 'childcare deserts'

Britain's nursery problem: Parents still face 'childcare deserts'

Nursery places can difficult to find, particularly in certain areas - so why have successive governments not yet found a solution?

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Absolutely fantastic idea to read about our Rising Star Rebecca Vincent ahead of #IWD25 @Ofstednews @Rory_Gribbell
Analysis Function (@gov_analysis) profile pictureAnalysis Function@gov_analysis7 Mar 2025
International Women's Day 2025: Visit our website to learn more about our amazing 2025 Rising Star Award winner Rebecca Vincent 🌟 tinyurl.com/4vncvx55 #WomenInAnalysis #IWD2025
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ICYMI: earlier this week we published research about how 16 and 17 year olds are supported when they present as homeless: gov.uk/government/publicatio… @YvetteStanley18
Supporting children aged 16 and 17 who need help when they are homeless

Supporting children aged 16 and 17 who need help when they are homeless

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Some headlines: 1) Children and young people need more information about their options, including becoming a looked-after child. 2) Only 9% of homeless children and young people surveyed said they had been offered an advocate to help them understand their rights.
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When we do @Ofstednews research, we ensure that it is carried out in a way that protects all those doing the research, and those taking part. Today, we have updated our ethical research policy, with information for anyone involved: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Ofsted's ethical research policy

Ofsted's ethical research policy

We explain how we carry out research in an ethical way.

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Read our new blog on how we are testing our proposed new approach to education inspection:
Ofsted (@Ofstednews) profile pictureOfsted
@Ofstednews26 Feb 2025
We’re testing our proposed new approach to education inspections. In this blog, we set out: - what we’re testing - what the testing will involve - what the next steps will be. Read more here: educationinspection.blog.gov…
Testing our proposals to improve education inspections

Testing our proposals to improve education inspections

Earlier this month, we launched a public consultation on our new approach to inspecting education providers. This includes new toolkits for how we will inspect, and the introduction of report cards....

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I am so proud of Rebecca, who is such a fantastically well-deserved recipient of this award. Congratulations to her for her analysis benefitting children and learners across England @Ofstednews
Analysis Function (@gov_analysis) profile pictureAnalysis Function@gov_analysis27 Jan 2025
Replying to @gov_analysis
🎉 The WINNER of the #AiGAwards Professor Sir Ian Diamond Rising Star Award is... Rebecca Vincent from @Ofstednews! 🌟 Her work on local childcare metrics has made a significant impact on government policy, improving access to childcare across the UK. 🌠 tinyurl.com/4r68knut
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I could not be prouder of each and every one of team and the commitment they demonstrated in this ground breaking analysis- so well deserved @JRbradbury @Ofstednews @martyneoliver #CSAwards
Civil Service World (@CSWnews) profile pictureCivil Service World@CSWnews10 Dec 2024
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Next we have the Evaluation and Analysis Award, which goes to @Ofstednews Early Years Data and Analysis Team and their Childcare Deserts and Oases project. Congratulations to all on the team! #CSAwards
Evaluation and Analysis Award Winner, Early Years Data and Analysis Team

ALT Evaluation and Analysis Award Winner, Early Years Data and Analysis Team

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We're recruiting for someone to lead our Early Years, Children's Social Care, and SEND Analysis teams here at @Ofstednews . It couldn't be a better time to join! Head of Data and Analysis, Early Years, Childrens Social Care and SEND - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK
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Who becomes a teacher? Delighted to see this paper published today by my colleague @JRbradbury and @JohnPeterJerrim The challenges of teacher recruitment and retention in England – Ofsted: schools and further education & skills (FES) (blog.gov.uk) A short 🧵...

GOV.UK blogs

Welcome to GOV.UK blogs - see blog posts

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1/4 Many schools are facing challenges recruiting and retaining teachers. At @Ofstednews we're critically aware of this. To tackle it, we need to understand the contributing factors.
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On the same week as the state opening on Parliament, we have published information on inspection outcomes for all settings/ #schools/ providers operating in each new parliamentary constituency. Check it out here: shorturl.at/lTfmM @Ofstednews
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We have published statistics on #Childcare providers and inspections this morning. A short thread. Main findings: Childcare providers and inspections as at 31 March 2024 - GOV.UK (gov.uk) #earlyyears
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The number of childcare providers registered with Ofsted is down 2% from last year, mostly driven by a fall in the number of #childminders. Childminder numbers are down 5% year on year.
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Today we have published statistics on children’s social care in England. Main findings: children’s social care in England 2024 - GOV.UK (gov.uk) Homes up; Places up; Residential Family Care up; (1/4)
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The number of children’s homes continues to rise across all regions: there are now around 3,500 – 12% up on last year, with places up 7%. Homes are not evenly distributed: the North West accounts for a quarter of homes and almost a quarter of places. (2/4)
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If you’re a Housing Authority representative and willing to join a focus group we’d love to hear from you!
Ofsted (@Ofstednews) profile pictureOfsted
@Ofstednews29 Apr 2024
We’re doing research on how decisions are made around support for homeless 16 and 17 year olds. We'd like to hear from Housing Authority representatives about their experiences. To attend one of our focus groups on 1 May or 8 May, please email researchquestion@ofsted.gov.uk
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Great blog from my colleague Richard. Well worth a read if you’re interested in how we inspect small schools - and there’s a video, too!
Ofsted (@Ofstednews) profile pictureOfsted
@Ofstednews30 Apr 2024
🧵1/4 - We’ve published a new blog on how we inspect small schools: educationinspection.blog.gov… It covers: 📈the opportunities and challenges facing small schools 📋how we adapt inspection to recognise their context.

Our approach to inspecting small schools

Small schools are a valuable part of our education system. Pupils who attend them have unique experiences. Leaders who lead them have lots of opportunities, but also face many challenges. In this...

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Today we have published our @Ofstednews approach to Artificial Intelligence #AI. gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Ofsted's approach to AI

Ofsted's approach to AI

These guidance documents outline how Ofsted uses artificial intelligence (AI) for its own work and set out how we look at AI during inspection and regulation.

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There are ever more AI-enabled tools and products affecting children, learners, and providers. We support use of these technologies where it improves education and care, and recognise that AI can help people make better decisions, reduce workload, and innovate.
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A new paper by @JohnPeterJerrim and myself has been published on the strengths and limitations of using quantitative data to inform school inspections. @Ofstednews @JRbradbury tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
The strengths and limitations of using quantitative data to inform school inspections

The strengths and limitations of using quantitative data to inform school inspections

School inspections are a common feature of many education systems. These may be informed by quantitative background data about schools. It is recognised that there are pros and cons of using such q...

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