Summary

  • Ofsted's regional director Mike Sheridan shares his thoughts in the BBC Essex hotseat

  • The schools inspection watchdog has introduced a number of changes recently

  • It will include a new "report card" system, which has come in for criticism

  • You can watch back the live stream of the debate from our studio in Chelmsford on this page

Live Reporting

  1. Watch again: BBC Essex's hot seat interview with Ofsted

    Ben Fryer grills Ofsted's regional director live on BBC Essex, Wed 10am – join in!

    The schools standards inspectorate Ofsted has just announced major updates to its framework — and we gave you the chance to hear what it all means directly from the source.

    Mike Sheridan, Ofsted’s regional director for the East of England, was in the hot seat with BBC Essex's Ben Fryer live between 10:00 and 11:00 on Wednesday.

    Mr Sheridan was asked to break down the key changes, including the introduction of new report cards, and explain how these reforms will affect schools, staff, parents and pupils.

    Whether you're a parent, teacher or just curious about how inspections are evolving, this is your chance to hear what’s changing and why.

    You can watch the hot seat again by clicking the play button above.