...for schools with varying proportions of White British pupils eligible for FSM, the data does not support this view. The following chart shows that for schools with higher proportions of...
...a result of discussions at these meetings. For example, staff identified the opportunity for and the benefit of introducing an art therapy programme for their learners in supported learning. Other...
...framework. This includes 16 to 19 study programmes and adult learning programmes. I’m responsible for inspecting two key judgements: the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, and personal development, behaviour...
...see more of a ‘work with us’ approach. Many contributors called for dedicated HMI to return regularly to schools, or even for inspectors from the original inspection team to be...
...a few of the queries that come to us. For early years registered settings the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (the EYFS) is the most important document,...
...training for professionals to help them recognise the signs, and know what to do, is essential. For schools and colleges, there’s detailed Department for Education advice on what to do...
...how inspectors evaluate support for weaker readers. Although it relates to pupils in secondary schools who have fallen behind with reading, it is also relevant for pupils of any age...
...to catch up. The Department for Education (DfE)’s reading framework says: ‘Teachers should aim for all children to keep up with the school’s chosen phonics programme, ensuring teaching time is...
As summer comes to an end it is back to work for many of us, be that for schools, colleges or nurseries. I hope that everyone is refreshed for the...
...joining Ofsted as an HMI was a natural next step for me. Since becoming an HMI, I have grown professionally at a rapid pace. I am fortunate to work with...