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There's been a lot of talk recently in the media about algorithms. Facebook has come under scrutiny for their use of algorithms to target users with specific adverts or content. Uber and Deliveroo are using them to support their business model. Public bodies such as HMRC and the Home Office are using algorithmic analysis to …
...on the dangers of carrying a weapon. Schools, colleges and others who work with young people have an absolutely vital role to play in protecting children from knife crime and...
Sean Harford, HMI, National Director, Education, puts assessment into perspective.
...preparing for next term’s inspections and finalising a small number of updates to our section 8 and section 5 inspection handbooks, which were published today. These updates bring some changes...
...to find out about their training and its quality. I ask them if they know what to do if they have concerns about pupils. I talk to pupils to see...
From January 2018, we will convert a short inspection to a section 5 inspection (normally within 48 hours) if there are serious concerns about safeguarding, behaviour or the quality of education.
Sarah Hubbard, HMI and National Lead for English, on the English curriculum and the findings of Ofsted's recent research into it.
...with governors, staff and pupils and look at a wide variety of documents. Ahead of this particular inspection I’d identified that the majority of pupils are eligible for free school...
Sean Harford, National Director, Education, on Ofsted's research programme about the school curriculum and the preliminary findings so far.
...I go’ and help promote Ofsted as a force for improvement. You can keep up-to-date with Ofsted news by signing up for email alerts. You can also follow Ofsted on...
