<P> A framework for section 5 inspections of academies and maintained schools was introduced from January 2012 , and replaced with another new framework in September 2012 . Public consultation was undertaken , and Ofsted prepared for the new framework after piloting a series of inspections across the country . Among other changes , the new system relabelled the `` Satisfactory '' category as `` Requires Improvement '' , with an expectation that schools should not remain at that level . </P>
<P> A framework for section 5 inspections of academies and maintained schools was introduced from January 2012 , and replaced with another new framework in September 2012 . Public consultation was undertaken , and Ofsted prepared for the new framework after piloting a series of inspections across the country . Among other changes , the new system relabelled the `` Satisfactory '' category as `` Requires Improvement '' , with an expectation that schools should not remain at that level . </P>
when did the new ofsted framework come in
when did the new ofsted framework come in
September 2012
September 2012