...their overall evaluation of the school. They provide an opportunity for inspectors to talk to teachers and pupils about their work and experiences in school, and gather information about the...
...year unfolds we will be publishing our new strategic plan. Amanda, Luke Tryl (our Director, Corporate Strategy) and I will be on the road at various conferences and events to...
...is shown overall and for pupils with low, middle and high prior attainment, where prior attainment is overall for progress and in reading for attainment. Note that attainment tables in...
...pupils to progress and deepen their knowledge, in order to promote understanding and develop their skills. By progress, we mean pupils knowing more and remembering more. Has a child really...
...also consider why the picture is complex and recognise the need for further work. What does the workforce look like in England’s nurseries and pre-schools? Ofsted collects information on staff...
...skills providers. Second, we’ve been testing new shorter, frequent inspections for good schools and further education providers. But that’s not all. We’re also busy selecting and training a whole new...
A belated happy new year – I hope you all managed to have some rest at the end of last year, and like me, are fully refreshed for this new...
...hope you find this information useful and I look forward to working with you in this new academic year. You can also keep up to date with Ofsted news...
...to teach, and how to make sure all pupils are able to benefit as each new concept, construct or fact is taught. As inspectors our conversations with school leaders need...
...culture and ethos where safeguarding is an important part of everyday life the content of safeguarding policies and procedures, and how well these are applied in practice how staff are...