Question group

Professional learning and development

Questions in this group:

Professional learning and development 1.3f. What are the patterns and implications of workforce mobility and reduced numbers in certain roles (for example childminders or vocational specialists) across sectors? Ofsted, 2026

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Professional learning and development 1.3e. What is the relationship between flexible working arrangements and workforce stability? Ofsted, 2026

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Professional learning and development 1.3d. To what extent and in what ways are diversity, inclusion, and flexible working considered in recruitment and retention practices? What gaps remain in achieving equality of opportunity? What is the impact of inclusive workforce strategies on children, young people, learners and families? Ofsted, 2026

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Professional learning and development 1.3c. How does workforce instability, including high turnover and reliance on agency staff, affect the quality of care, education and/or safeguarding outcomes for children, young people and learners? Ofsted, 2026

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Professional learning and development 1.3b. To what extent does professional learning and development improve workforce capability, retention and preparedness to support vulnerable learners? Ofsted, 2026

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Professional learning and development 1.3a. What strategies or practices are providers using to successfully strengthen workforce stability? Ofsted, 2026

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Professional learning and development 1.2b. What successful practices are providers using to widen participation and create a more representative workforce? Ofsted, 2026

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Professional learning and development 1.2a. What challenges prevent individuals from diverse backgrounds from entering and staying in the education or children’s social care profession and progressing their career to higher positions? Ofsted, 2026

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Professional learning and development 1.1c. To what extent are professionals adequately trained to identify vulnerable learners and those with complex needs, and to make sure they receive appropriate support? Ofsted, 2026

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Professional learning and development 1.1b. What does effective leadership practice look like in planning and supporting professional learning and development at institution level? Ofsted, 2026

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Professional learning and development 1.1a. How does the quality and accessibility of professional learning, development and training vary across sectors (early years, schools, post-16, children’s social care)? What are the implications for workforce capability? Ofsted, 2026

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