Building a better understanding of the characteristics of those most likely to become and stay teachers. The aim is to inform recruitment and retention strategies and the development of a diverse workforce that mirrors the population it serves.
Knife crime is a stain on our society. It is a sickening concern for young people, their families and entire communities. In recent times, it seems like not a day...
Four-day further education and skills inspections take planning and coordination, explains Anita Pyrkotsch-Jones, Her Majesty’s Inspector.
Inspection is above all about human judgement. Therefore, the quality of Ofsted’s work and our value as a force for improvement depend absolutely on the knowledge and expertise of our inspectors.
Sean Harford, HMI, National Director, Education, puts assessment into perspective.
Welcome back from the Easter holidays – I hope that you had a restful break, and that you’re starting the new term refreshed! Over the holiday period, we have been...
...not to let this opportunity go by. It’s much better to have an honest discussion about something than try to return to it later. The lead inspector should make sure...
...inspection has helped them to challenge their thinking and how to improve the school even further. More information is available in the School inspection handbook. You can keep up-to-date...
Paul Cocker, HMI, explains what happens during a further education and skills four day inspection.
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.
...skills providers improve. For providers judged requires improvement, inspectors conduct ‘support and challenge’ visits to help providers improve. We want to make some small but important changes to the way...