Meanwhile, the NAHT heads’ union has urged Ofsted topause its plans for a new framework- amid concerns about the workload it will create and questions about whether Ofsted has given itself enough time to bring about such a major change in the way it inspects schools. Geoff Barton, general...
In addition to the handbooks, webinars will be organized to offer further clarification and answer any questions that school leaders might have. These interactive sessions will be an invaluable resource for schools, providing them with direct access to expert advice and insights on the ungraded inspe...
In the initial phone call, Inspectors will now be asking questions about the specific impact of the pandemic on the setting, and how the provision has responded. In April 2020, the government temporarily modified and disapplied some elements of the EYFS especially under the “learning and develo...
However, the Department for Education’s response has raised questions about whether the department supports this change in approach. A DfE spokesperson said: “We do not comment on speculation. Exams and assessments have always been one of several measures to judge a school’s performance and thi...
We had a Section 8 OFSTED inspection today. Here are the questions we were asked: How well do you think this school is doing? How effective is this school? How do you know what you’re being told by the staff is accurate? How do you know that this school has effective safeguarding in...
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The pressure of exams is having an impact on the long-term mental health of pupils as well as preventing their true personal development. That’s the claim of a group of A-level students, backed by campaigners atPsychologists for Social Change, who have voiced their concerns to Ofsted as ...