...and the importance of a high-quality curriculum. Our expectations of APs in this regard are no different to a mainstream school. We have high expectations for all pupils, and that...
...suggests some clear areas for improvement. These include: planning a challenging and well-sequenced curriculum, including learning about the body in PE and science and about healthy eating and cooking providing...
...and parent–carer forums We also heard from Ofsted and CQC inspectors who carry out area SEND inspections, as well as policy colleagues in Ofsted, the Department for Education (DfE) and...
...for inspection. The guidance for sixth form colleges is in our further education and skills handbook. This year’s SATs and exam data The EIF focuses on what teachers intend pupils...
Recruiting, training and retaining high-quality teachers and leaders is fundamentally important. It forms the foundation for giving pupils the very best experience in education. In March, we published our new...
...inconsistent and uncoordinated, and that too little is being done to understand and meet the needs of individuals. Pandemic delays We found that most prison education managers had developed appropriate...
...Wilshaw announced that we’re bringing early years inspection and registration work in-house from April 2017. This means we’ll be directly responsible for the training and management of inspectors, and we’ll...
...This forms part of a wider webinars for schools’ series for the autumn term, with further information and registration available via the link. We wish you the very best for...
...similar changes have been made in the non-association independent school handbook and the further education and skills handbook: ‘The curriculum may undergo necessary changes (for example, following a review by...
...high-quality education for learners and apprentices, despite the pandemic and new economic challenges. This blog describes some of the factors that contribute to a successful learning experience. Ambitious and challenging...