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Example reference formats for different source types

Ofsted Report examples

When referencing an official report, for example one undertaken by Ofsted, you should not identify a school or setting, either by name or by quoting the Inspection Report Number. You will also need to anonymise the title of the inspection report if this includes the name of a person. 

Format: in text citation 
A school inspection report highlighted issues… (Ofsted, Year)

Format: reference 
Ofsted (Year) [School X] Title of report. London: Ofsted.

Example: in text citation 
A school inspection report highlighted issues… (Ofsted, 2018)

Example: reference 
Ofsted (2018) [School X] School inspection report. London: Ofsted.