New Ofsted handbook: the differences that matter
Subtle changes have substantial implications for school leaders.
Tag Archives: Ofsted
Raising the bar at St John the Baptist
Headteacher Ani Magill is determined that the 1,200 students at St John the Baptist School in Woking, Surrey, should receive the best education possible.
The Ebacc: a consultation or Hobson’s Choice?
On Tuesday, the government launched the long awaited consultation on the implementation of the Ebacc. Bill Watkin highlights the key questions posed.
Raising standards or raising fears?
Bill Watkin responds to a recent New Schools Network report on the teaching of the three Rs in primary schools.
Caught between a rock and a hard place…
In a fourth blog about the ‘Ebacc for all’ issue, Bill Watkin suggests that there has been a slight shift in the government’s approach.
Less data, more information…
Colin Logan explains how it’s not your past results but what you’re doing with them that Ofsted will now be focusing on.
A period of calm and stability?
Bill Watkin on the most significant changes to the education system in 2015-16.
Section 8 school inspections: the changes you need to know
What you need to know regarding the new Ofsted inspection criteria and procedures to be implemented from September 2015.
Section 5 school inspections: the changes you need to know
What you need to know regarding the new Ofsted inspection criteria and procedures to be implemented from September 2015.
Ofsted HMCI Sir Michael Wilshaw launches new inspection framework from September 2015
A summary of the latest updates to the Ofsted inspection framework.
