...we are testing the following things: feasibility – to understand how well the inspection toolkits support inspectors to collect evidence validity – to understand the extent to which the toolkits...
...complain to Ofsted. We take every complaint seriously, but I’d like to reassure you that we take action on a relatively small number of complaints, and that number has not really increased. We do, however, recognise that there is a perception that an increase in complaints is prompting us to...
...practice. I am proud to work for Ofsted. Being an HMI gives me the opportunity to make a contribution to standards of education nationally, ultimately improving children’s and young people’s...
...or areas and subjects that need more explanation? Engagement and communication with all of you is important to us. So please do get in touch and let us know how...
...education. The pandemic has tested everyone’s resilience in so many ways, and the challenges of COVID-19 have emphasised just how invaluable good, well-trained teachers are to our education system recovery....
...how Ofsted will identify and recognise exceptional leaders. I have made minor amendments to the handbooks to clarify how this process will work in inspection. Over the next couple of...
...get questions about expectations around safeguarding. So I wanted to take the opportunity to give you a refresher on what the statutory framework and guidance says and also highlight just...
...our business and how it can be developed. It is fair to say that I am impressed with the importance already given to the good and effective use of data....
...landscape. I remember driving through drifts of snow several metres high to get to my interview. I remember snow in May and lots of rain! More importantly, I remember the...
...favourites. That weekend, the top topic (getting 285 votes) was: How can we avoid Ofsted making extra work for teachers? Of course, I was very keen to hear thoughts on...