Ofsted – Summary of changes to School Inspection Handbook September 2013 (published July 2013)Heather Leatt
A spokesperson said: “It’s more likely that schools found to be off-rolling would be rated inadequate under the planned framework. “The draft school inspection handbook makes clear that, if inspectors find off-rolling, leadership and management is likely to be judged inadequate. “It also sa...
Throughout the inspection, inspectors noted that the quality of education provided by the school is exceptional. “Teachers know the important knowledge that pupils must remember because the curriculum design in each subject is clear to them. Pupils are empowered to independently check how well they ...
On first reading, the framework would appear to imply that it could be appropriate to narrow the curriculum in the early years and key stage 1. The draft handbook states: “From key stage 2 onwards and in secondary education, inspectors will expect to see a broad, rich curriculum.” It is...
EYFS Extracts from OFSTED School Inspection Handbook April 2014 Lancashire County Council
The paper puts forward four key recommendations including that Ofsted’s draft framework and inspection handbook must be expanded to include a greater focus on mental health, and that schools must be provided with sufficient guidance and support on how to best meet pupils’ mental health needs. ...