Ofsted says its new inspection framework is the most ‘research-informed’ in its history. Sir Kevan Collins investigates
“Who has done the research on this to make sure this is a tight and secure measure?” Last year a study of schools’ Progress 8 scores prompted claims that the performance measure is loaded against schools in poor areas with majority white British pupil populations, and could create“wastelan...
This paper considers the implications for teachers and teaching of the Ofsted Curriculum Research Review for Languages [Ofsted. 2021. OCRR Series: Languages. Published 7 June 2021. Available online OCRR series: languages GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ). Accessed 8 June 2021.] (OCRR) and the content...
Ofsted head of research says a transition period for its new inspection regime could be extended beyond 12 months Ofsted could give schools more than a year to develop curriculum plans under its new inspection regime, it has been revealed. The inspectorate’s head of research, Prof Daniel Muijs...
Amanda Spielman, the chief inspector, chose to review the curriculum as her first priority after taking the job in 2017. Research by the inspectorate, published last year, found that secondary schools often shorten key stage 3; low-attaining pupils are deterred from doing EBacc subjects at GCSE...
more providers using this type of approach to support improvement, rather than seeing deep dive purely as an inspection vehicle. At Mesma, we call them enquiries: a series of on-going action-research activities which seek to challenge thinking through reflection and implementation of small changes....
Ofsted says its new inspection framework is the most ‘research-informed’ in its history. Sir Kevan Collins investigates