Ofsted refers to two ‘golden threads’ running through and across inspections – the role and impact of leaders (including governors), and the effectiveness of safeguarding.Ofsted will always report on safeguarding. In a letter, inspectors will report that safeguarding remains effective. In an ...
However, schools may be notified of an urgent or monitoring inspection on any day. ‘Suspend and return’ policy established In its response to the Big Listen earlier this month, Ofsted pledged to change its approach for when a school receives an “ineffective” grade on safeguarding. Previously...
However any inspections triggered by safeguarding concerns will still take place, Ofsted told Tes. Coronavirus:Ofsted sorry for death guidance 'distress' Opinion:The impossibility of planning for coronavirus in schools Related:Ofsted rejects rumours of ‘panic’ Covid-19 inspections The watchdog revealed...
Twitter Google Share on Facebook Ofsted Acronyms Wikipedia (ˈɒfˌstɛd) (in Britain)n acronym for (Education) Office for Standards in Education: a government body set up in 1993 to inspect and assess the educational standards of schools and colleges in England and Wales ...
Safeguarding remains a specific emphasis during these inspections. Inspectors look closely at the school’s policies and practices to ensure that students are protected and that their welfare is a top priority. This focus on safeguarding is crucial, given the increasing awareness of its importance in...
Some changes had already been announced - such as giving schools more information on when inspections will happen and a consultation on reforms to the complaints system. Schools where safeguarding concerns prompt an overall 'inadequate' rating, but where other measures are rated good o...
Proposals include returning more promptly to schools such as Ms Perry's which are deemed to have safeguarding issues but are performing well in other areas. Prof Waters added that she had "heard many assurances from the chief inspector for schools and the secretary of ...
What CPD provisions are provided for staff? What strategies are in place to promote positive well-being of pupils? Can you provide evidence of effective safeguarding practices? How do you involve parents, carers and the wider community within education?
“Instead, preventing knife crime requires all local safeguarding partners to work together to protect children from harm while the relevant agencies tackle criminal activity and bring to justice youths and adults who cause harm to children.” Spielman said theobesity crisiswas also “an issue which...
Know which governors are likely to be available and identifying subs who can fill in for key roles (safeguarding, SEN) if they are not available on the day. Have a plan of action for when the school 'get the call' eg convene a zoom briefing that evening, check who can attend in perso...