***Update September 2024*** Please note this blog no longer reflects accurate timetables for inspection following the removal of the overall effectiveness grade for state-funded school inspections. For more information, please...
...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...
...some cases, this might mean that schools previously considered exempt from registration will now need to register on the Early Years and/or Childcare Register(s). Our updated guidance is for maintained...
...that they know if, and when, they are likely to receive an ITE inspection. Inspecting FES teacher training programmes In the current ITE inspection cycle (ending in July 2024), we...
...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...
...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...
...Wilshaw announced that we’re bringing early years inspection and registration work in-house from April 2017. This means we’ll be directly responsible for the training and management of inspectors, and we’ll...
...Education (DfE) was asked to register the school. The DfE raised concerns with us that the school may already have been operating before receiving approval. We carried out a pre-registration...
...up to 31 March 2024. We asked them what the effect of applying has been on their pupils and their provision more generally. How has the process impacted on provision...
...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...