...we are using. For example, it may be more helpful for pupils to be in a small group that is free from distractions. They may also benefit if teachers break...
Over recent days, there has been considerable interest in perceived bias in inspection judgements for schools that have high proportions of White British pupils who are eligible for free school...
...how inspectors evaluate support for weaker readers. Although it relates to pupils in secondary schools who have fallen behind with reading, it is also relevant for pupils of any age...
A year has passed since the Department for Education (DfE) launched the Online Education Accreditation Scheme (OEAS). The scheme provides a route for providers of full-time online education to apply...
...for up to two years to give them time to embed changes. We have considered these comments very seriously. In his speech launching the new inspection frameworks earlier this week,...
...a result of discussions at these meetings. For example, staff identified the opportunity for and the benefit of introducing an art therapy programme for their learners in supported learning. Other...
...catch-up plan for new pupils or for those who have fallen behind due to loss of schooling. Making the best use of time in every phonics lesson, as well as...
...a new focus The new framework has a new focus. Inspections will look at what pupils learn in a ‘quality of education’ judgement. The curriculum – what pupils learn –...
...confidence that children are safe, wherever they are learning. You can keep up-to-date with Ofsted news by signing up for email alerts. You can also follow Ofsted on Twitter....
...significant findings are explored below. Eligibility for free school meals Children who were eligible for free school meals (FSM) are roughly half as likely to enter teaching as those who...