...elements; inspection is not a one-size-fits-all process. Differences matter I’m often asked why inspection A was different to inspection B. Why have two schools near to each other had a...
...from September. You can read more on our proposed changes to the framework and respond to our consultation on the link: Education inspection framework 2019: inspecting the substance of education...
...who is looked after by a local authority Unfortunately, legislation has not kept up with the reality on the ground. Institutions have learned how to operate on the cusp of...
Over the past couple of years, we’ve been speaking to people across the world of education and holding a consultation on the new education inspection framework. We analysed all 15,000...
...handbook (the education inspection framework (EIF)) to inspect it, to allow for comparability. The EIF is designed to be flexible and enables inspectors to take into account the specific context...
...is limited. Therefore choices need to be made about what to do when, how much depth to pursue, which ideas to link together, what resources to draw on, which way...
...set of education inspection framework handbooks earlier this week. You can follow Chris on Twitter: @chris_ofsted Keep up-to-date with Ofsted news by signing up for email alerts. You can also...
...and listen to them read. Leaders’ concerns during inspections During an inspection, the lead inspector meets regularly with the headteacher to share updates on emerging issues, including initial general findings...
...to comply with the law after we’ve warned them that they may be operating illegally. It’s better for the school, and the children, for things to improve without need for...
On a one-day early years inspection I have to gather a lot of evidence. This helps me to reach an accurate rating at the end of the day – to...