...fundamental; it helps to establish an effective working relationship. I explain the inspection process and what information I’ll require, as set out in Ofsted's inspection handbook. I need to receive...
...requires improvement or inadequate will usually be inspected within two and a half years. However, the picture is currently a bit more complicated, for several reasons, including: the pause to...
...school governance very useful too. I’d like to assure you that my colleagues and I will continue to use this space to update you on inspection practice. To that end...
...ethos or inculcates certain dispositions. Inspectors will be interested in these plans. But at its heart, intent is about the ‘substance of education’: what do you want pupils to know?...
...everyone with an interest is given the chance to contribute their views. I look forward to hearing what people have to say. When we introduced the common inspection framework in...
...you to be involved. I’d like to thank those of you who offered up your time to give us your honest feedback and who invited us into your schools to...
...schools: independent schools must also follow the guidance, including those affiliated with the Independent Schools Council (ISC). What does the update mean for inspection? How we inspect school-based early years...
...delivered in schools. How do pupils in year 11, for instance, find out about college open days? Have FE providers been invited to talk to pupils about different pathways? As...
...If these moves are used in pupils’ best interests, with the agreement of everyone involved within the statutory guidance, then again, this is not off-rolling. Some pupils are permanently excluded....
...up to use this new tool on over 8,000 inspections annually. As you probably know, inspectors currently capture evidence on handwritten forms. These forms are collated by the lead inspector...