...to read. All pupils need the same knowledge of the alphabetic code to become independent readers and spellers Extensive research shows how important teaching systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) is until...
...(FE) and skills providers and initial teacher education (ITE) providers. These updates apply to inspections from September 2026. Until then, our inspectors will continue to use the existing materials. In...
...staff behaviour policy. This is sometimes called the code of conduct and should include, among other things: acceptable use of technologies staff/pupil relationships and communications the use of social media...
...routine inspections were put on hold for 18 months and we said it would take us until summer 2026 to get round all schools (including previously exempt outstanding schools) once...
...We’ve published a video on inspection timings for ITE providers to explain when your provision will be inspected: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQZuQr1_w2E&feature=youtu.be ITE inspections restarted in January 2026 and run on a 4-year...
...a strict code of conduct and all inspections are carried out without bias, regardless of any refreshments offered. Staff can offer inspectors hot drinks if that is their normal visitor...
...on each inspection to make sure that the team adheres to our code of conduct. We also evaluate a sample of the evidence bases that the inspectors gather. We invite...
...who can’t read unfamiliar words accurately will need phonics teaching. Regardless of age, special educational need or background, the same knowledge of the alphabetic code and phonics skills underpins all...