...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...
...which is music to my ears. This is a major priority for us in the South West region. We check every inspection we visit to make sure the lead inspector...
...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....
Daniel Muijs, our Deputy Director for Research and Evaluation, and Karl Sampson, Assistant Regional Director for the South West, discuss the role of multi-academy trusts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
...School, Barnsley St John's (Church of England) Primary Academy, Clifton, Calderdale St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth, Cornwall St Matthew's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Tyneside Trowse Primary...
...raise standards in schools. I held several teaching and leadership positions (including headteacher) in primary, secondary and special schools in the North East and South West. Working for Ofsted has...