As summer comes to an end it is back to work for many of us, be that for schools, colleges or nurseries. I hope that everyone is refreshed for the...
***Update September 2024*** Please note this blog no longer reflects accurate timetables for inspection following the removal of the overall effectiveness grade for state-funded school inspections. For more information, please...
...providers. Apprentices must show that they have developed substantial new knowledge, skills and behaviours to properly prepare them for their chosen career. Consequently, it is important for employers and training...
...for inspection this term. Our approach for non-associated independent schools is outlined in our COVID-19 rolling update. Recognising the COVID-19 context First and foremost, we will make sure that we...
...they can support prisoners with LDD. Getting screening right We were pleased to see that most pandemic-related backlogs in screening new prisoners for LDD have been resolved. Most prisons have...
...staff (you may wish to expand upon this in the free text box at the end of this questionnaire). Of course this new question to staff links with existing questions...
...and we’re confident that the resulting new MAT summary evaluations, as they will now be called, will improve the inspection experience for MAT leaders, their academies and for inspectors. Ultimately,...
There's been a lot of talk recently in the media about algorithms. Facebook has come under scrutiny for their use of algorithms to target users with specific adverts or content....
...take context into account when making judgements. For example, inspection outcomes show that schools with deprived intakes are more likely to be judged outstanding for the effectiveness of leadership and...
...most to the disadvantaged and vulnerable in society. They are the ones who benefit most from high-quality provision. As a force for improvement, we also have a role to play...