...the lead inspector, feeling that it supports their view that the school should be judged ‘good’. While this debate takes place, piles of books are growing around me. The lead...
...own right. These are subjects that are too often being squeezed out of school curriculums. However, our report on level 2 study programmes showed that college leaders themselves recognised that...
Welcome back from the Easter holidays – I hope that you had a restful break, and that you’re starting the new term refreshed! Over the holiday period, we have been...
...basis for what pupils were taught. Building blocks of progress We saw some excellent examples of schools that had carefully considered the building blocks of progress in history, identifying knowledge...
...on board and with that a fresh perspective. This September marks the 25th anniversary of the formation of Ofsted. At that point, in 1992, the first chief inspector, Stewart Sutherland,...
...which are proportionate, purposeful, and bespoke. For example, processes that align with trainees’ experience and use trainee feedback to identify what is working well and what could be improved to...
...good teacher or leader – remember what's practically possible”. Videos on inspection In a similar vein, we’re continuing to dispel myths about what our inspectors 'expect' to see or read...
...what more you, as teachers and senior leaders of schools, want to know about inspection. What are the burning issues? Are there more myths out there that need busting? Do...
...That said, teachers do still have the opportunity to explain their assessment procedures and the rationale behind these and, crucially, what action they have taken off the back of that...
...panel also confirms the final response to the complaint. It is really important that we get the right external individuals on panels to ensure that the necessary challenge is rigorous...