...pupils being placed for a few weeks, others for longer, and some permanently pupils with gaps in their knowledge insufficient information about a pupil being provided before they arrive pupils...
...process is creating some practical challenges - both for schools and for our contracted Ofsted Inspectors (OIs), who are typically busy school leaders themselves. Some school leaders who have undergone...
...40 children: Once we’d been greeted by the headteacher and introduced ourselves to staff, both inspectors met with staff responsible for the 3 subjects that were the focus for our...
...untapped talent, and make sure we have a workforce fit for the future. In September, the government announced that Ofsted would assume responsibility for inspecting apprenticeships at all levels, including...
...have enough detail for the inspector to be able to understand the overall concerns that have been identified and the support and help that is in place for children. The...
...awarded itself in its self-evaluation form (SEF). Fact Completing self-evaluation forms are not compulsory, but where they are made available, they will not determine Ofsted’s overall judgement of the setting....
...level 4 and above. The proportion working at higher levels is increasing because over 40% of standards are for higher and degree level apprenticeships. For areas like business administration there...
...received meet with many parents/carers at settings host an engagement session for parents/carers evaluate the impact of parental involvement through bodies such as parent/carer forums At a meeting with 70...
...what is taught and how – is surely good news for educators, as well as pupils. Sean Harford is Ofsted's National Director for Education. You can follow Ofsted on Twitter....
...approach to inspection remains the same. For example, we have incorporated the annexes for specific settings into the main body of the handbooks, which makes them more user-friendly for you...