...the way we inspect schools. In June 2023, we committed to making a number of changes to the way we inspect and report, including around safeguarding. We’ve now updated our...
...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...
...into the complaint. Instead, the lead inspector will be looking at the themes raised in the complaint alongside the school’s policies and procedures, and other evidence gained on inspection. Inspectors will have an open mind and will alert you during your next inspection if we have retained the information...
...inflammatory or provocative (this includes, but is not limited to, swearing and obscene or vulgar comments) do not break the law (this includes libel, condoning illegal activity and contempt of...
...– the lucrative industry that sells schools consultation into ‘what Ofsted wants’ and ‘preparation for Ofsted’ seems to thrive. ‘Save 5 hours staff time a day’ they promise. ‘Dramatic results...
...up to use this new tool on over 8,000 inspections annually. As you probably know, inspectors currently capture evidence on handwritten forms. These forms are collated by the lead inspector...
...As these inspections only looked into one subject, inspectors were not expected to evaluate or infer the quality of education in the school. This is because the education inspection framework...
...We are therefore asking lead inspectors to be sensitive in selecting deep dives in these schools. When inspectors choose the set of three-to-five deep dives with school leaders they will...
...set out in ‘Inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills settings’ a useful supplement to the EYFS. It should offer additional insight into what constitutes good practice in relation...
Since joining Ofsted as the Deputy Director for Data and Insight team and its Chief Statistician in January, I have been looking at how data is currently used to support...