...to read. All pupils need the same knowledge of the alphabetic code to become independent readers and spellers Extensive research shows how important teaching systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) is until...
...– this is outlined in paragraph 107 of the handbook: the single central record (SCR) a list of referrals made to the local authority any referrals made to the local...
...staff behaviour policy. This is sometimes called the code of conduct and should include, among other things: acceptable use of technologies staff/pupil relationships and communications the use of social media...
...check the suitability of staff. Do I need to have a single central record of DBS checks for my staff? The requirement for a single central record only applies to...
...level of inspection grades, especially the overall effectiveness judgement. But the professional conversations between inspectors and school leaders are where the greatest value in our work lies. When we get...
...weren’t able to verify this with our usual inspection activities, so the findings should be read with that in mind. Safeguarding and COVID-19 guidelines One thing school leaders valued was...
...setting cannot achieve a judgement more than one grade above its previous inspection outcome. Fact A setting can improve by more than one grade. If Ofsted finds during the inspection...
...elements; inspection is not a one-size-fits-all process. Differences matter I’m often asked why inspection A was different to inspection B. Why have two schools near to each other had a...
...on-site inspection begins, we’ll have an extended phone conversation with you. This phone call is about working out what we need to do during the on-site inspection to get the...
...who can’t read unfamiliar words accurately will need phonics teaching. Regardless of age, special educational need or background, the same knowledge of the alphabetic code and phonics skills underpins all...