Ofsted

The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) inspect schools and other educational settings. In this section of the Better Governor website, you will be able to find articles and resources which highlight, summarise and synthesise information and guidance relating to Ofsted and school inspections which is of relevance to all governing bodies.

• Behaviour & Attitudes - an insight into the Ofsted judgement Webinar - 1st June - 7PM

  This webinar will explore the Behaviour and Attitudes judgement that is one of the four key judgements, in the Ofsted framework, introduced in September 2019. Will will focus on the strategic overview that those in governance need to have of this aspect of school provision.

  Consultant: Steve Barker May 2020

• Personal Development Webinar (Recorded May 2020)

  This Better Governor webinar focuses on the Personal Development judgement introduced in the latest Ofsted framework, in September 2019. We explore the evidence that Ofsted inspectors utilise to inform their judgement and reflect on what governors and trustees need to know. You will be encouraged to consider how governors and trustees should monitor this aspect of school performance.

  Consultant: Steve Barker May 2020

• Ofsted - two terms of the new framework Webinar - 27th April - 7-8PM

  This Better Governor webinar will focus on what has been learned from (almost) two terms of the Ofsted Inspection framework for schools which was introduced in September 2019. We will analyse some of the data, highlight emerging themes and apparent areas of focus in inspections, with the aim of equipping those in governance with a deeper understanding of what to expect when Ofsted resume inspections of our schools, once the current Covid-19 lockdown ends

  Consultant: Steve Barker April 2020

• Ofsted Quality of Education judgement (Recorded February 2020)

  This Better Governor webinar will explore the Quality of Education judgement within the Ofsted framework introduced in September 2019. We will focus on how inspectors arrive at their judgement including, the evidence they look for in schools and reflect on how this impacts on governance in 2020.

  Consultant: Steve Barker February 2020

• Removing Ofsted exempt status of outstanding schools

  DfE consultation on removing Ofsted exempt status

  Consultant: Steve Barker January 2020

• Shortened Key Stage 3 curriculum – Ofsted view

  Ofsted blog outlines their view of a short Key Stage 3 Curriculum.

  Consultant: Steve Barker January 2020

• Lessons learned from Ofsted - Free Webinar - (Recorded 6th January 2020)

  This webinar focused on the experiences of governors and trustees whose schools have been inspected since the introduction of the new inspection framework in September 2019.

  Consultant: Steve Barker December 2019

• Ofsted – the new inspection framework so far!

  Ofsted have published data on the new inspection framework.

  Consultant: Steve Barker December 2019

• Data – its limitations and misuse! The Ofsted view.

  The new Ofsted framework - The use of internal data.

  Consultant: Steve Barker December 2019

• Ofsted don’t observe lessons, they visit!

  Revision to the Ofsted Inspection Handbook (November 2019), clarifies new approach.

  Consultant: Steve Barker November 2019