Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 17 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Training

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 44144 on Armed Forces: Training, what recent steps his Department has taken to help improve the 11 Royal School of Signals Regiment’s OFSTED rating to Outstanding.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence is committed to ensuring the highest standards of training and welfare across all its establishments, including 11 Royal School of Signals Regiment and its efforts to achieve an Outstanding Ofsted rating

In June 2025, 22 Group of the RAF conducted a Second Party Training Quality Audit (SPTQA) at 11 Royal School of Signals Regiment. The audit reviewed training compliance with JSP 822 and included a Welfare and Duty of Care survey in preparation for any potential Ofsted Third Party Assurance (3PA) inspection.

The report found the Regiment to be performing well, identifying only four minor non-conformities and one observation, which are being addressed to ensure full compliance.

A follow-up review is scheduled for December 2025 at the six-month point to assess progress against the identified areas for improvement. This review will be conducted by 22 Group to ensure continued progress and readiness for any future Ofsted inspections.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 83093
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Armed Forces: Training
Thursday, 10 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Armed forces Standards Training Royal Signals
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Armed Forces: Training

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