Changing our approach to short inspections: your views wanted
Sean Harford explains the purpose and rationale for two proposed changes to the way Ofsted carries out short inspections of good schools.
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Wendy Ratcliff, HMI, reflects on an early years inspection
A day in the life of an early years inspector
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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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
Watching inspections and checking that the process is working well is part of my role as a Senior HMI. I shadow inspections of our new Ofsted Inspectors (OIs) to review the quality of their work.
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 culmination of two years’ hard work for those about to take GCSEs, including my own son, is soon to be upon us. Once the exams are taken, marked and graded, the results will reflect the curriculum choices, planning, teaching, …
Steve Tucker, HMI reflects on a further education and skills inspection
On a four-day further education and skills inspection there’s a lot of evidence to collect and many people to speak with when reaching an accurate judgement. These are intensive days for the inspection team and the college.
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
As we come towards the end of the autumn term it is worth reflecting on the revisions to the government’s Keeping children safe in education guidance that were made this September.