...Ofsted if they’ve gone through their school’s internal process and not found a resolution, we know there’s a perception that this increase in complaints is prompting more snap inspections. This...
...is acting on behalf of disadvantaged children. There is no reason why they shouldn’t achieve every bit as well as their better-off peers. When we have a chance to talk,...
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,...
...DO NOT: have an Ofsted template or safeguarding checklist that schools are expected to comply with promote particular products or safeguarding methods. The way each school approaches safeguarding will be...
Let me begin by wishing you all a very happy New Year. I hope you had the opportunity to relax and recharge your batteries over the holiday period. 2017 brings...
...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...
...to all providers who are offering care and education for children. One area the guidance covers is the evidence inspectors look at when inspecting safeguarding arrangements. This includes: how effectively...
...parents what it’s like to be a child or young person at the school – what is being done well and what could be done better. We’ve been testing the...