...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...
...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...
...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...
...have access to the same broad curriculum as anyone else. I’m sure no one working in a small school would disagree. Many small schools are incredibly creative in finding ways...
...weren’t able to verify this with our usual inspection activities, so the findings should be read with that in mind. Safeguarding and COVID-19 guidelines One thing school leaders valued was...
...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...
...reading. Teachers tell us they are noticing that more pupils are further behind with reading. The wider the range of starting points, in any one class, also adds to the...
...individual subjects across the curriculum. These days, most secondary school inspections are a one-day visit from a couple of inspectors – just one for most primaries - which generally take...