Wendy Ratcliff, HMI, reflects on an early years inspection
...be able to tell the story of what it is like to be a child at this nursery. Notification call I made the notification call the day before the inspection...
Christine Raeside, Senior HMI, on checking the quality of an inspection
...challenging her for evidence to show how well the different groups of pupils have achieved. He asks if pupils on free school meals are doing as well as their peers,...
Steve Tucker, HMI reflects on a further education and skills inspection
...inspection. As she’s completely on top of her work she needs no more than an offer of help, if required. Today’s team meeting is longer than normal. The lead inspector...
Ofsted Inspectors start leading short inspections
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.