...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...
...offsets it. It is a privilege to be one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors. Why work for Ofsted? Ofsted’s work is fulfilling and varied. Working from home in between inspections and...
...setting cannot achieve a judgement more than one grade above its previous inspection outcome. Fact A setting can improve by more than one grade. If Ofsted finds during the inspection...
...elements; inspection is not a one-size-fits-all process. Differences matter I’m often asked why inspection A was different to inspection B. Why have two schools near to each other had a...
...with a lower grading, have improved at a faster rate and are offering a better standard of education for their pupils. No legal basis to inspect Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s Chief...
...there was very limited communication between primary and secondary schools, and little sharing or shaping of grammar, phonics and vocabulary between settings. Clearly, more focus on progression across the key...
Let me begin by wishing you all a very happy New Year. I hope you had the opportunity to relax and recharge your batteries over the holiday period. 2017 brings...
...Her Majesty's Chief Inspector to better understand the quality of education in specific subjects provided by outstanding primary schools. Twenty-three geography inspections were carried out between January and March 2020....
...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...