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
Alignment between inspection grades and headline data measures
A new data commentary from Ofsted looks at the degree of alignment between a school’s performance data and their Ofsted inspection judgement. It also explains why alignment is not always helpful and should not be an end in itself. Oftsed says its inspections are designed to get ‘under the bonnet’ of a school; to really … Continue reading Alignment between inspection grades and headline data measures
Sir Martyn Oliver recommended as new Chief Inspector of Ofsted
The Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan, has announced that she is recommending Sir Martyn Oliver for the post of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills at Ofsted. Sir Martyn has been selected as the preferred candidate because he is an accomplished school and trust leader with a track record … Continue reading Sir Martyn Oliver recommended as new Chief Inspector of 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
Governor Training
Forthcoming Governor-related training from Derbyshire S4S: Governor Strategic Briefing Spring 2023Wed, 1 Mar 2023 17:30 - 19:00, OnlineFree of charge to subscribing schools Equality Act 2010: The New Ofsted Framework and its ExpectationsTue, 07 Mar 2023 18:00 - 20:00, Online Safeguarding Training for School GovernorsTue, 14 Mar 2023 17:00 - 19:00, Online Preparing for OfstedWed, 15 Mar … Continue reading Governor Training
Ofsted boss surprised by pre-teens with smartphones
Ofsted's chief inspector Amanda Spielman says she is "surprised" when primary school children have smartphones. She was being interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live about influencer Andrew Tate, who has been detained as part of an investigation into allegations of human trafficking and rape - which he denies. This BBC News article by Education correspondent … Continue reading Ofsted boss surprised by pre-teens with smartphones
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