...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,...
...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...
...regulating body for this kind of school. In fact, anyone who runs an unregistered school is guilty of a criminal offence, which carries a maximum penalty of 6 months’ imprisonment,...
...grade. Now, these schools can expect an inspection approximately 5 to 6 terms later than they would have done. Because the inspection intervals are shorter for requires improvement and inadequate...
...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...
...achievement, where apprentices can progress from one level to the next and where apprenticeships are an important part of economic regeneration and skills development. Apprenticeships can be transformational for young...
...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...
...ECF and NPQ lead providers look at how they ensure the delivery of high-quality training and professional development through a national network of delivery partners. While the phase one findings...
...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...