It is a little known or reported fact (although Wilt has referred to it previously) that Ofsted are in a phase of outsourcing parts of its regulatory functions to the private sector – an excellent move we think.
See here a BBC article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/8519992.stm
As yet I am not aware that Community Care (http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Home/ ) has picked up on these developments or reported.
Wilt, via his moles at Ofsted, became aware of these moves 24 months ago and it is only a beginning. This will attract the best of experts in the field and remove further from political influence (i.e.ferkin Balls) those committed, including Wilt, to inspecting service provision.
In a further move Ofsted are to undertake a further inspection of “Private Fostering” which is reported in Community Care, here: http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/25/113901/Ofsted-to-inspect-private-fostering-arrangements.htm
My best guess is that this will be outsourced too, or if not contracted in from private business.
You might think that Ofsted inspectors are worried about this – they are not. Most actually would love to be independent, according to my sources.
Love it or hate it – the private sector will increasingly be involved in inspection and regulation, and not just relating to the Ofsted remit.
I love it!
Wilt
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