Understanding the new Ofsted rating system

Ofsted has changed the way it assesses nurseries and early years settings. This page is a guide to help you understand their new framework.

As part of these changes, the previous overall grades of Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement and Inadequate have been replaced with a new grading system.

The new grading categories are:

  • Exceptional

  • Strong Standard

  • Expected Standard

  • Needs Attention

  • Urgent Improvement

Ofsted will also make a separate judgement on whether a setting has met or not met safeguarding requirements.

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