...conversation with the headteacher to talk about the school and plan the inspection. In terms of safeguarding, we ask schools to start by providing some specific information before the inspection...
...been able to fully implement the new curriculum because of the pandemic. However, we still expect schools to have regard to the statutory guidance, to be able to provide a...
...Inspectors (HMI) workforce, took part. These inspectors are now back in their regions, sharing their experiences and helping to train their colleagues. Overall, the pilots have been very successful. They...
...best intentions and that we have to try harder to keep continuity and communicate more effectively. Other recurring topics Other recurring topics included the quality and consistency of inspections and...
...the years, it’s the mileage In the words of Indiana Jones, ‘it’s not the years… it’s the mileage’. We’re interested in the quality, breadth and ambition of the curriculum across...
...to encourage school leaders to join one of the webinars. You can get in touch with your delivery partner or lead provider for details of how to attend these events....
...inspection has helped them to challenge their thinking and how to improve the school even further. More information is available in the School inspection handbook. You can keep up-to-date...
...‘an insight into the mental life of the children’. When it comes to inspection, inspectors are looking to see that a school’s assessment system supports the pupils’ journeys through the...
...staff, pupils and parents, including expectations related to mobile phones.’ (school inspection toolkit) When deciding on grades, inspectors consider how effectively these policies, including those related to mobile phones, are implemented across...
...pops in for a keep-in-touch meeting, I ask the OI to share her observations. She appreciates the independent view of the unit’s success. Paperwork A key part of all inspections...