Common inspection framework, governors, schools i hope youve all had an enjoyable break over the summer holidays. Whilst ofsted has made it clear its list of criteria is neither prescriptive nor exhaustive, it has provided some clear descriptors on how it will judge a school in each of its categories. Ofsted inspections and safeguarding november 2015 page 1 l raise awareness of a wide ofsted common inspection framework september 2015 from september 2015, ofsted inspectors will use a. In particular, schools must be able to show the progress every student, including those with special education needs and disabilities, is making regardless.
The framework for school inspection the history of education in. If, as the current 2009 ofsted framework states that, one of the essential functions of inspection is for parents to have informed choices about schools p. We visited classes to observe learning and looked at the quality of work in pupils exercise. This publication was withdrawn on 2 september 2019. This article is within the scope of wikiproject education, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of education and educationrelated topics on wikipedia.
We observed pupils at break, at lunchtime and as they left the school. Our common inspection framework will ensure a consistent approach to ofsted inspections. Ofsted today confirmed it was pushing ahead with some of the most significant changes to the inspection of education in its history following a public consultation on bringing all its inspections. Ross morrison mcgill has been looking at the new ofsted framework and what teachers need to be aware of before the inspector calls ross morrison mcgill mon 19 nov 2012 12. This new focus on teaching, learning and assessment meant the. One of the last items on my desk before the break was the signoff of the latest update to the. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. How ofsted inspects maintained schools and academies, nonassociation independent schools, further education and skills provision and early years settings. Ofsted pushes ahead with unified inspection plan for fe and. Those schools that work in partnership with other schools.
Ofsteds inspections of schools perform three essential. Welcome dear parents, carers, students and friends. All schools covered by this framework have their own unique reference number urn. Raising pupil attainment in early reading and literacy. All provision judged as inadequate will be reinspected within six months. This framework sets out ofsteds inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make. In the 2015 framework the term high expectations didnt appear with. Ofsted pushes ahead with unified inspection plan for fe. Eye preschool, 14 july 2015 5 of 5 the office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.
Another new ofsted inspection framework is being used in schools from september 2015. The watchdog has published inspection handbooks for its new common inspection. If you would like to participate, please visit the. Conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change in december 2015 has highlighted the need for wider promotion of re. Ofsted have launched the social care common inspection framework which provides a consistent approach to inspection for all social care services. Ofsteds new arrangements for short inspections ofsted blog. Only provision judged as inadequate with enforcement2 will be. Any institution with a urn that is inspected by ofsted will receive an inspection report. Deputy headteacher on the previous edition of the ssat ofsted guide. Furthermore, the recommendations we developed based on our findings from. During the inspection, frederick valletta, ofsted inspector, and i met with you, leaders, governors, staff and pupils.
Eic for 2015 if your adjusted gross income agi is less than a certain amount. Ofsted inspections of single schools and changes in the. Inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills settings august 2015. The new ofsted framework puttingreadinginthespotlight the official assessment provider of the naht. This framework sets out ofsted s inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make. Ofsted inspections and safeguarding november 2015 page 1 l raise awareness of a wide ofsted common inspection framework september 2015 from september 2015, ofsted inspectors will use a new inspection framework. Meeting ofsted requirements meeting ofsted requirements in english preparing for the new inspection framework the overarching theme of the english requirements of the new ofsted framework is that of progress. New ofsted inspection framework action for children. There is a requirement to show that all pupils are making progress. New ofsted schools inspection headings confirmed as common. At the end of the paper there is a quotation from a statement about community cohesion by nick gibb mp in the house of commons on 31 march 2011, showing ofsteds. Only provision judged as inadequate with enforcement2 will be monitored.
New ofsted framework and handbooks edisonlearning 20170203t. Overall, our experience of the new ofsted framework was that it felt fair, collaborative and thoroughly focused on teaching and learning. Aug 23, 2016 latest school inspection handbooks published posted by. Overall effectiveness effectiveness of leadership and management. Mar 17, 2015 ofsted changes 2015 what you need to know ofsted is planning to introduce some major changes to the way schools are inspected in september 2015. Ofsted wellbeing proposal mindfulness in schools campaign. This includes the publication of a single common inspection framework, accompanied by four inspection handbooks. The new framework will be live from 1st april 2017. The changes are set out in full, and rather exhaustive, detail in the better inspections for all document, which is available to download on the government website.
Ofsteds new education inspection framework applies to maintained schools and academies, nonassociation independent schools, further education and skills. A common inspection framework from september, i will be introducing the new common inspection framework. Ofsted has made substantial changes to the frameworks and processes for the inspection of schools, further education and skills and early years provision. Summary of changes to the new ofsted inspection handbook 20192020. The framework for school inspection 8 september 20, no. Heathfield community school, 2223 january 2015 5 of 9 the behaviour and safety of pupils are outstanding behaviour the behaviour of students is outstanding. Bolstering school travel plans in the london borough of.
If the provider has had two consecutive inspections that have judged it as inadequate and judged inadequate at a subsequent third inspection. It is based on a range of evidence available to inspectors that is evaluated against a national framework. They observed behaviour in lessons and around the school during break and lunchtimes. Latest school inspection handbooks published ofsted blog. Theres some good news and some that we have concerns about, but lets focus on the. Heathfield community school, 2223 january 2015 2 of 9 information about this inspection inspectors visited parts of 41 lessons, seven of these jointly with members of the senior leadership team. To access the framework and see videos that outline what the changes mean for providers, children and inspectors visit the social care common. I hope you are all looking forward to a welldeserved rest over the holiday period. Section 8 carried out by an ofsted inspector not trained to carry out section 5 inspections usually the next day same lead inspector joined by a team of ofsted inspectors. This builds closely on the changes made in school inspection over the past few years. Some of these were jointly observed with the headteacher. School report philip morant school and college rembrandt way, colchester, co3 4qs inspection dates 2425 march 2015 overall effectiveness previous inspection. Meeting ofsted requirements meeting ofsted requirements in english preparing for the new inspection framework the overarching theme of the english requirements of the new ofsted framework is that of. Happy faces day care, 24 march 2016 5 of 5 the office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of.
Registered nurses working with children will need additional training. Ofsted inspects educational settings to improve practice. Coram life education and the ofsted inspection framework, 2015. The new ofsted framework and send best practice strong teaching and learning accurate assessment and identification welldesigned curriculum close tracking and rigorous monitoring of progress with. We visited classes to observe learning and looked at the quality of work in pupils exercise books. Furthermore, the recommendations we developed based on our findings from investigating croydon schools will help the council elicit better engagement from schools regarding school travel plans and stars. Includes free download of most common deep dive questions for slt and governors. Latest school inspection handbooks published posted by. Jun 15, 2015 this publication was withdrawn on 2 september 2019.
Of the 4,177 full inspections carried out during this. The legal basis for the framework as a whole is laid down in section 5 of the education act 2005, and in clause 40 of the education act 2011. Early years inspection handbook draft june 2015, no. At the end of the paper there is a quotation from a statement. Independent schools do not receive short inspections. The new ofsted framework and send best practice strong teaching and learning accurate assessment and identification welldesigned curriculum close tracking and rigorous monitoring of progress with intervention quickly put in place. When making their judgements inspectors must consider pupils with send and the extent to which the education provided meets their needs. There are four separate grades and an overall grade. Inspecting safeguarding in education, skills and early years settings, june 2015. The education inspection framework sets out how ofsted will inspect state schools, further. View the current education inspection framework and handbooks.
Melanie ehren interviews matthew purves on ofsted inspections of single schools and changes in the current framework. On 14 may 2019 ofsted launched a new education inspection framework for september 2019. During the monitoring process, ofsted may take further enforcement action if there is no improvement. Ofsted changes 2015 a guide for headteachers lessonbox. There is a general international consensus of the need to make a quick shift to cleaner energy sources, and re is being adopted worldwide at an accelerating pace. Sean harford, national director, education, posted on. Jun 15, 2015 how ofsted inspects maintained schools and academies, nonassociation independent schools, further education and skills provision and early years settings. The office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted. Dec 22, 2017 hi, the changes detailed in the blog ofsteds new arrangements for short inspections only relate to short inspections of maintained schools and academies graded good. Ofsted is planning to introduce some major changes to the way schools are inspected in september 2015. Safeguarding handbook for schools september 2016 v. The education inspection framework sets out how ofsted inspects maintained. Rivers primary academy, 1819 june 2015 3 of 10 full report information about this school the academy is slightly smaller than the averagesized primary school.
Safeguarding in the ofsted framework ofsted will always inspect and comment on safeguarding and how well learners feel safe and are kept safe. Sep 17, 2015 the common assessment framework from ofsted provides another means to monitor and evaluate the progress in personal development, behaviour and welfare. Courtney, school of education, university of manchester, manchester, uk. Ofsted has published a document setting out the approach inspectors should take to inspecting safeguarding in all the settings covered by the framework. You may file forms w2 and w3 electronically on the ssas employer. Ofsted manchester t m1 2wd northfleet technology college. Section 8 carried out by an ofsted inspector not trained to carry out section 5 inspections usually the next day same lead inspector.
School report william perkin church of england high school oldfield lane north, greenford, ub6 8pr inspection dates 910 june 2015 overall effectiveness previo. Meeting ofsted requirements in english renaissance learning. Eye preschool, 14 july 2015 5 of 5 the office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and. Ofsted judged that teaching in our school is of the.
Ofsteds new arrangements for short inspections ofsted. On 4 november 20 ofsted introduced a revised early years framework which saw the judgement of satisfactory replaced with requires improvement. Happy faces day care, 24 march 2016 5 of 5 the office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. Ofsted 2005 the national literacy and numeracy strategies and the primary curriculum hmi 2395. It should be read alongside the framework and handbooks. The inspection of safeguarding is set out in the following documents. Inspectors looked at a variety of work in pupils books with the headteacher. This new focus on teaching, learning and assessment meant the range of teaching inspectors saw including workbased learning provision combined with the volume of students they manage to speak to, led. Oct 12, 2015 melanie ehren interviews matthew purves on ofsted inspections of single schools and changes in the current framework.
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