...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 new focus The new framework has a new focus. Inspections will look at what pupils learn in a ‘quality of education’ judgement. The curriculum – what pupils learn –...
...new inspection reports website will be fully live. The old one will be switched off. What’s new? The new inspection reports site uses up-to-date technology, meeting the needs of our...
...targeting key stage 3 pupils who had been identified as needing additional phonics work. Others had introduced new reading programmes for whole cohorts, such as Year 7. Why reading is...
...published, you will need to re-subscribe on the new site. On the new site, you can subscribe to receive email alerts when we publish a new inspection report about a...
...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...
...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...
...previously exempt from routine inspection new schools awaiting their first inspection (including schools that have received a new URN since their last inspection) schools that have recently undergone a significant...
...supported by our new inspections, which started this month. It’s fair to say that the new approach is tougher than what went before, but, as today’s report shows, it’s tougher...