To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what the remit is of the independent adjudicator in respect of the Ofsted complaints system. (309206)

[holding answer 6 January 2010]: The remit of the independent adjudicator is to consider Ofsted's handling of complaints from service providers and users about its inspection and regulatory activity. The adjudicator can make recommendations in respect of Ofsted's handling of complaints.