Changing our approach to short inspections: your views wanted
...as high-stakes as a full inspection. Indeed, almost 80% of respondents to a survey last year told us they were a welcome and positive change. So we are very keen...
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Wendy Ratcliff, HMI, reflects on an early years inspection
...be able to tell the story of what it is like to be a child at this nursery. Notification call I made the notification call the day before the inspection...
Myth-busting guide launched for early years
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Gill Jones, Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education, Posted on:
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early years, early years myths, inspection
Gill Jones, Ofsted's Deputy Director, Early Years, on the new guide that aims to bust some of the myths around early years' inspections.
The apprenticeship levy: implications for inspection
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Dr Christopher Jones, Posted on:
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apprenticeship levy, apprenticeships, further education and skills, inspection, Uncategorized
Dr Christopher Jones, Ofsted’s specialist adviser for apprenticeships, explains about the apprenticeship levy and inspection.
Clarifying primary prior attainment bandings
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Sean Harford, National Director, Education, Posted on:
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inspection, RAISEonline, schools
It has come to my attention recently that there is some misunderstanding around the differences in the prior attainment bandings used in the Inspection dashboard, RAISEonline and FFT data for key stage 2 (KS2). This was highlighted in Jamie Pembroke’s …
Christine Raeside, Senior HMI, on checking the quality of an inspection
...challenging her for evidence to show how well the different groups of pupils have achieved. He asks if pupils on free school meals are doing as well as their peers,...
Inspection and the use of grade predictions
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Sean Harford, National Director, Education, Posted on:
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common inspection framework, inspection, schools
...the next few months the very best of luck. You can keep up-to-date with Ofsted news by signing up for email alerts. You can also follow Ofsted on Twitter....
Steve Tucker, HMI reflects on a further education and skills inspection
...for the inspection team and the college. Inspection snapshot As a team member I receive a briefing from the lead inspector before the inspection. On day one I have a...
Ofsted Inspectors start leading short inspections
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.
Inspection and revisions to safeguarding guidance
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Sean Harford, National Director, Education, Posted on:
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inspection, safeguarding
...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...