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13 November 2021
Ofsted have released 'physical education and curriculum' - a new webinar from specialist lead for physical education Hanna Miller HMI. The national curriculum for PE aims to ensure that all…
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Ofsted have released a recorded webinar delivered by Marc White, HMI, Subject Lead for Computing on how to identify the most significant knowledge and how to ensure that what is…
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There has been a reported rise in the number of primary-aged pupils in alternative provision. For children struggling in mainstream schools there are high-quality state-funded pupil referral units and good independent…
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Ofsted has released an informative video where Tim Jenner, HMI, Schools and Subject Lead for History, talks about two key features of history teaching - the knowledge of substantive concepts…
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Ofsted have published a presentation from Jasper Green HMI, the subject lead for science, on the structure and function of the science curriculum. Click here to view or download the…
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‘This invaluable handbook equips you and your school with the tools and know-how to prepare for your next inspection with confidence.’ Overall impression The book is a no nonsense straight-talking…
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On 28th June, Ofsted published their updated school inspection handbooks which will come into force in September 2021. The summary of changes includes: the COVID-19 ‘transitional period’.how Ofsted will evaluate…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsA8MZ14pDo Ofsted has published the fifth in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum, and the latest looks at geography. Click here to access the research review.…
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Ofsted was asked by the government to carry out a rapid review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges. They were asked to report on the following: Safeguarding and curriculumMulti-agency…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hlQZ6pSGLY Ofsted has published a new video from Mike Sheridan (Regional Director, London) who discusses how Ofsted understands the challenges that small primary schools face and emphasises the importance of the 90-minute…
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Sean Harford, Ofsted's current national director, will be retiring at the end of August 2021. Chris Russell is currently Ofsted’s regional director for the south east, having previously held the…
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Ofsted has identified the key principles of teaching a ‘high-quality’ religious education (RE) curriculum in its latest research review. Reporting in Schools Week, James Carr has summarised the key pieces of advice. 1.…
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