Short inspections – Ofsted: schools and further education & skills (FES)

Dan Lambert, Her Majesty’s Inspector, on an ungraded inspection

Dan Lambert, HMI, recalls a recent section 8 inspection and writes about the day.

Dan Owen, 18 October 2017 - inspection, schools

Dan Owen, HMI, on conducting a short inspection of a school with a significant number of pupils who speak English as an additional language.

Sean Harford explains the purpose and rationale for two proposed changes to the way Ofsted carries out short inspections of good schools.

A day in the life of an early years inspector

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.