As it stands, providers can challenge Ofsted inspection reports via their complaint’s procedure. The complaint’s procedure adopts a three-stage process when dealing with complaints from providers in relation to inspection reports.
If the complaint is not upheld at Step 3, a provider can make a complaint to the Independent Complaints Adjudication Service for Ofsted (ICASO) and/or the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman. In both cases their remit is limited, as neither have the power to change Ofsted decisions.
The last resort is Judicial Review litigation, but permission is required from the High Court to proceed with a claim, and it is a high test to meet. There are strict time limits and legal advice should be sought as soon as possible following the inspection.
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