Ofsted, the body responsible for inspecting educational institutions in the United Kingdom, has announced the launch of a new pilot service — Independent Complaints Review (ICR). The initiative will apply to schools that will be inspected during the 2026/27 academic year. The new service is designed to provide schools with an additional mechanism for appealing inspection results and resolving disputes related to the inspection process. The authority plans to present details about the service's operation, criteria for filing complaints, and timelines for reviewing appeals in the coming days. The launch of the pilot program reflects Ofsted's commitment to increasing transparency and fairness in the school inspection process, as well as taking into account feedback from educational institutions regarding the existing appeals system.