Inspection
The latest news, analysis and opinion on inspections at schools in the UK and overseas, from updates to inspection frameworks and guidance on how to prepare
Monday
3rd Feb 2025
Why Ofsted ditching deep dives is a mistake
The inspection system wasn鈥檛 perfect, argues former inspector Mark Enser, but are we running the risk of introducing something worse?
DfE reveals first RISE advisers
The Department for Education has released the names of 20 advisers working in new聽Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) teams
Interview: Sir Martyn Oliver defends report card plan
In an interview with 糖心Vlog, Ofsted鈥檚 chief inspector says the watchdog鈥檚 plans will provide a fairer approach to school inspections
Ofsted鈥檚 report cards: what are inspectors set to judge schools on?
Ofsted has set out its plans for new inspections launching in November this year. Here are the key areas inspectors will judge schools on
Ofsted鈥檚 report cards: everything you need to know
The new school report cards will launch in November, with plans to scrap ungraded inspections and subject deep dives
Tuesday
21st Jan 2025
Dame Alison Peacock: State schools 鈥榮elf-impose鈥� accountability
Chartered College of Teaching boss says the independent school sector has 鈥榓 lot to teach the state sector鈥� in how to help pupils 鈥榝lourish鈥�
Could this be the model for MAT inspection?
A new school validation process on the Isle of Man uses self-evaluation. Might it be a basis for the MAT inspections Ofsted has pledged to introduce in England?