...be one of the harder myths to bust. In part, this has been because we have continued to report on it extensively at some inspections, especially with reference to areas...
Alternative provider (AP) settings provide education for pupils with complex needs that can’t typically be met in mainstream schools. APs rightly differ from mainstream schools – they serve different purposes...
Persistent school absence is one of the most significant ongoing impacts of the pandemic. The latest data shows that nearly 1 in 4 pupils were absent for 10% of school...
...them to a small boat. A small boat has a smaller crew. It carries fewer passengers. Everyone has to do a lot of different jobs. If someone is not there,...
...independent, external representative from the relevant sector (early years, schools, FES or social care); one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors (HMI) specialising in that remit; and a Senior HMI. The inspector...
...d'être. So, it makes sense to bring a core function under our direct control and management. None of this means we were unhappy with the service provided by our contractors....
...to providers, by more than one inspector. It will test whether inspectors follow the same process, and have shared views on the strengths and areas for improvement an end-to-end visit...
...done well. But this will not happen if we expect schools to solve the problem. Instead, an effective curriculum is one part of the wider fight against obesity. Read the...
Ungraded inspections are of schools that were good at their previous inspection to check that they remain good. These inspections last one day and typically take place every three to...
...at how staff qualifications differ between providers in differing areas of deprivation (using income deprivation affecting children index, IDACI) the largest differences are found in proportions of qualified staff between...