...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...
...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...
...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...
...the sector. Today, we’ve published our findings. Systemic challenges It’s clear that some partnerships have done a good job of helping trainees to carry on learning during COVID-19. Moving to...
...those views from many different groups in different ways – during inspections, through formal consultation and work with partners, at events and discussion groups, and on social media. Today we...
...to continuing Ofsted’s engagement with colleagues in each of the sectors and I hope to meet many of you soon. Final versions of the common inspection framework and handbooks Today...
Gill Jones, Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education, on our update of the early years inspection handbooks. Today, we published our updated education inspection framework (EIF) handbooks. In this...
Today we’ve published our annual updates to the education inspection materials under the renewed education inspection framework (EIF). They cover early years settings, state-funded schools, non-association independent schools, further education...