...a stand-alone annex in the handbook, is included in this new ‘part’. There is no change to inspection policy. We have, however, taken the opportunity to consider some of the...
...do not expect schools to change their curriculum just for inspection purposes. But we’re also realistic. We understand that some schools might want to hone or develop their existing plans....
...making sure that our approach is sound. We’ve done 14 pilot visits, covering a range of providers at all grades, across each of Ofsted’s regions. We visited independent learning providers...
...basis of data alone – but the data can help suggest areas of focus to be discussed between inspectors and leaders. Data also helps establish the context for inspection. Under...
...made about the curriculum favour the league tables, rather than the individual needs of pupils. One common argument is that leaders are under so much pressure to improve progress measures,...
...I simply asked, 'Okay #SLT what's one thing you'll pledge to do to reduce your teachers' workload in the coming new year?’ It heartened me to see some excellent and...
...take every opportunity to gather evidence. Next I start to look at the effectiveness of safeguarding in the school, which is one of the two key judgements on these one...
I hope you are all looking forward to a well-deserved rest over the holiday period; I know I am. One of the last items on my desk before the break...
...inspection when we already know they are in complex circumstances. This would affect roughly one in five schools currently judged good. We will select these schools using our standard risk...
On a one-day early years inspection I have to gather a lot of evidence. This helps me to reach an accurate rating at the end of the day – to...