...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...
Over recent days, there has been considerable interest in perceived bias in inspection judgements for schools that have high proportions of White British pupils who are eligible for free school...
...see a particular amount or type of paperwork during an inspection. Settings should use whatever approach to paperwork that suits them and are free to file it however they like....
...challenging her for evidence to show how well the different groups of pupils have achieved. He asks if pupils on free school meals are doing as well as their peers,...
...keen to be experts on Ofsted – and sometimes charge you for it. Free webinars We’d like to give school leaders and staff the opportunity to hear directly from us...
...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...
...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...
...we can to make sure that outstanding schools really are just that. Her Majesty's Inspector (HMI) Dan Lambert is based in the South East of England. Follow Dan on Twitter....