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7 October 2023
In this webinar Ofsted will explore what makes for an effective safeguarding culture, reasons why safeguarding may be ineffective, what might constitute a need for minor improvements, the checks they…
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Ofsted has published three new subject reports evaluating the common strengths and weaknesses of different subjects in a sample of schools. The new reports cover geography, PE and music. Shreena Kotecha,…
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Watch a recording of Ofsted's webinar summarising the updates to the school inspection handbook for maintained schools and academies including: safeguarding, early monitoring inspections, inspection timings, leadership and governance and…
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Ofsted have published a blog outlining the changes to the way they inspect schools. In June 2023, Ofsted committed to making a number of changes to the way they inspect and report,…
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In this webinar, Ofsted discuss early years education in schools, focusing in particular on communication and language. The presenters talk about what inspectors look at on inspection, including the use…
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Chris Russell, National Director for Education at Ofsted, has written a blog to explain that the increase in parental complaints to Ofsted this year has not triggered more 'snap' inspections.…
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Ofsted have released another video in their series to support schools in preparing for inspection. This webinar for schools focuses on how subject leaders are involved in Ofsted inspections. His Majesty's…
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Ofsted has analysed the deep dives carried out in 2022/23. Besides reading, the most common subjects for deep dives in primary schools were: mathematics (in 97% of inspections) history (46%)…
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An Ofsted subject report on the quality of history teaching in the schools inspected in England was published on 13th July 2023. This subject report evaluates the common strengths and…
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A new subject report into maths teaching, Coordinating mathematical success, was published by Ofsted on 13th July 2023. The full review identifies a range of points, including: Developing a mathematics curriculum…
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This Ofsted report explores the aims and purposes of early years provision in an international context. Ofsted insights draw on evidence from international research literature, and a survey and roundtable…
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Ofsted has released a blog this week, providing broad timescales in which schools will be expected. Previously exempt schools If your school was previously exempt from routine inspection, due to…
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