Unless, of course, you’re surprised by a visit from Ofsted’s unregistered schools team. What we see are wasted livesAlthough the team has been established for almost a decade, Ofsted keeps much of its work under wraps. Those found running an illegal school can face up to six months in prison, an unlimited fine, or both. Inspection dayIn a previous life, the team’s inspectors might have enjoyed a polite welcome as they arrived on site. “What we see are wasted lives,” Shafiee says.