Ofsted inspections have been paused until later this month as the new Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, begins his term of office. This is in response to the Ruth Perry inquest. A Big Listen will take place later this year- it will provide an opportunity for parents and professionals to reflect on the strengths and … Continue reading Ofsted: mental health awareness training and The Big Listen
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Beyond Ofsted
Beyond Ofsted is a new inquiry established to develop a set of principles for underpinning a better school inspection system and proposals for an alternative approach. It is chaired by Jim Knight, Rt Hon Lord Knight of Weymouth (former schools’ minister), and its findings have been published in a report "Beyond Ofsted. an inquiry into … Continue reading Beyond Ofsted
Changes made to school inspections
Ofsted announced changes to improve aspects of its work with schools on 12 June 2023. Changes to inspection processes, a revised complaints procedure and new wellbeing investment from government, are part of a package of measures being announced following a wide-ranging debate about the impact of school inspections. You can read a press release about … Continue reading Changes made to school inspections
Laura Kuenssberg interviews Amanda Spielman, Ofsted chief inspector
In today's (24 April 2023) "Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg", an interview with Amanda Spielman, Ofsted chief inspector, looked at the recent tragic events around Caversham Primary, and subsequent calls for changes to Ofsted (including scrapping it completely). Spielman remained confident that Ofsted has a part to play, but separated the politics - where decsions are made by … Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg interviews Amanda Spielman, Ofsted chief inspector
Upcoming training from Derbyshire S4S
Below is a selection of upcoming courses from Derbyshire S4S (those that are applicable to Governors). You should contact your clerk before making a booking un less you have agreed that you can book the courses directly. To access the course details you will need to login to S4S. Inspection readyFor those new to headship, … Continue reading Upcoming training from Derbyshire S4S
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