Ofsted guidance on inspecting maintained schools and academies in england under the education inspection framework. Common inspection framework for further education and skills. This is a tremendous achievement under a very rigorous ofsted framework and i hope it gives parents considerable confidence in the work we are doing. In september 2012 ofsted published its guidance for inspectors on esafety. Study support essentials guidance for ofsted framework 2012 5 another part of the jigsaw is to engage parents and carers in a dialogue about the schools expectations of pupils taking advantage of the opportunities available but also of the overall benefits from participating. The overarching change is a move to 3 very clear expectations on the quality of teaching. Use the link below to access our latest ofsted inspection report. The 2012 eyfs framework was supported by the following guidance developed with and by the early years sector. The sixth seced guide to focuses on the early lessons schools can learn from the first months of the new ofsted inspection regime. This document contains all the changes that apply to the 2012 framework from the eyfs framework 2008. Esafety and the ofsted inspection framework safeguarding and esafety are important aspects of all section 5 ofsted inspections.
Jul 28, 2014 office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted, corp creator. Under the new inspection framework september 2012 parents and pupils will not be asked or given the opportunity to complete a questionnaire as was the case previously. This framework sets out the statutory basis for inspections conducted under section 5 of the education act 2005 as amended from september 2012. Additional guidance on inspecting the national careers service from september 2012 4 introduction and context 1. The office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted is a. This article focuses on head teachers experiences of inspection under ofsteds revised school inspection framework, their views of its principles and its implications for school leaders and leadership. This framework sets out how the general principles and processes of inspection are applied to maintained schools and several other types of school in england. A new education inspection framework eif introduced from september 2019 sets out how ofsted. Quality of education teaching, learning, assessment and outcomes. Published 2 december 2014 last updated 17 january 2020 see all updates. Ofsted is required to carry out its work in ways that encourage the services it inspects and regulates to improve, to be userfocused and to be efficient and. Download presentation here inspection and regulation from september 2012 elizabeth elsom early years and childcare divisional manager at ofsted on the new early years inspection framework. From september 2012, ofsted will no longer be vetting managers unless they are the owner as well as the manager, which means a system needs to be in place for checking the suitability of your manager. Just five weeks after the consultation on the new school inspection framework closed, ofsted has seemingly managed the impossible, analysing and reflecting on comments received from over 11,000 individuals and organisations in order to confirm the precise shape of inspection from september in truth, i suspect that it wasnt just superhuman efforts from the team at ofsted that got us to.
Does early education influence key stage 1 attainment. Creative learning and the new ofsted framework by curious. What impact is it having and how have inspections changed. Quick reference guide to the changes eyfs framework 2012. Eyfs statutory framework from pregnancy to children aged 5. The framework for school inspection the framework for inspecting schools in england under section 5 of the education act 2005 as amended. Official statistics release connecting repositories. All schools covered by this framework have their own unique reference number urn. Courtney, school of education, university of manchester, manchester, uk. The national careers service was launched on 5 april 2012. The office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted. You can get an overview of what the new framework means for primary schools in our series of blog posts, where weve taken a closer look at the framework, alongside the new school inspection handbook that ofsted inspectors will be using. Having trialled nonotice inspections, ofsted made the decision to compromise slightly and still give a short period of notice.
The overall effectiveness will now be determined by the following four areas. Nov 12, 2018 ofsted has set out in 24 slides how it plans to put the curriculum at the heart of its new inspection framework. Mar 31, 2020 here is your summary of the new ofsted inspection framework 2019 revised to take account of the changes following the consultation. Framework for inspections carried out, respectively, under section 5 of the education act 2005 as amended, section 109 of the education and skills act 2008, the education and inspections act 2006 and the childcare act 2006 the education inspection framework sets out how ofsted inspects maintained. Robert meadows september 2011 come january 2012, primary and secondary schools will have the ofsted. All schools and ofsted registered early years providers must follow the eyfs, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes. Ofsted inspection framework from september 2012 key documentation framework, handbook and guidance the framework for school inspection from september 2012. Two clear strands were discussed regularly over on edutwitter.
It is widely reported that the new inspection framework became more rigorous in september 2012 and it was certainly the case that, by the end of autumn, fewer than 9% of schools that were. The new ofsted inspection framework has been in place now for nearly half of an academic year. New ofsted education inspection framework pe scholar. Ofsteds current inspection cycle for those providers registered on the early years register finishes at the end of july 2012 and new frameworks. How does nelson handwriting support the new ofsted education. Use this resource to find out more and help prepare your school for these upcoming changes.
Ofsted homepage ofsted logo check ofsteds covid19 updates to see how. School inspection handbook digital education resource archive. From september 2012, schools have been receiving notification of their inspection the afternoon before. This post features on the guardian teacher network 19. Extract from the handbook for the inspection of further education and skills, september 2012 inspection of the quality of teaching, learning and assessment 108. New curriculum must be top of schools agenda says chief inspector. For information about the framework and how ofsted inspected initial teacher education, please go to the ofsted website. Public consultation was undertaken, 27 and ofsted prepared for the new framework after piloting a series of inspections across the country.
Aug 29, 2019 as youre probably already aware, a new ofsted education inspection framework will come into force in england in september 2019. Key features of the framework for school inspection from september 2012. The new ofsted inspection framework is it looking very. Ofsted have announced changes to the inspection framework that will come into action from september 2019. The framework for further education and skills summarises the judgements ofsted.
Additional guidance on inspecting the national careers. The school receives a phone call at around midday notifying them of the imminent inspection. This framework sets out ofsted s inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make. The article draws on findings from a mixedmethods study to show that inspections are more focused on pupils attainment and progress. Whilst there are a number of minor changes to the new ofsted inspection framework the most significant change is how ofsted determine the overall effectiveness schools. The framework for school inspection september 2012, no.
Ofsted inspections of maintained schools and academies. The framework for inspecting schools in england under section 5 of the education act 2005 as amended. Thriving not surviving under the 2012 framework is a useful quickread for all school leaders but is essential reading for leaders who have not yet experienced an. The framework for the inspection of initial teacher education 200811. Inspectors will use the revised framework to inspect all early years providers and. Ross morrison mcgill has been looking at the new ofsted framework and what teachers need to be aware of before the inspector calls. Ofsted has already started trials of its new inspection framework in hundreds of schools across the country.
Check ofsteds covid19 updates to see how inspections and reports are affected. Youngs, h, piggotirvine, e 2012 the application of a multiphase triangulation. Read the chief inspectors annual report for indepth analysis of education and training over the last three years. The inspectorate has produced a series of slides explaining its vision for a new way of assessing schools, which gives more weight to what is being taught, rather than the exam results a school achieves. The visit was the first short inspection carried out since the school was judged to be good in september 2012. Oct 22, 2018 ofsted has said that it has identified strengths in both knowledge and skillsbased approaches and that it does not have a preferred curriculum style.
Google scholar ofsted 2012, the framework for school inspection, september 2012, reference no. May 22, 2012 office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted, corp creator. Find an inspection report you can find reports for schools, colleges, childminders, nurseries, childrens homes and more in england. The new ofsted inspection framework caused quite a stir all the way through from the proposal phase. Common inspection framework for furthereducationandskills from september 2012. A leaders guide to school inspection m j bromley on. Documents relating to ofsted s inspections of maintained schools and academies. Any institution with a urn that is inspected by ofsted will receive an inspection report. The framework for further education and skills summarises the judgements ofsted inspectors will make during inspection. The ofsted outstanding and good provider logos can only be used by providers that are judged the relevant grade overall at their last inspection. This framework sets out ofsteds inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make. Parents can add comments they will make at any time now. Framework for the inspection of schools in england from september 2005, july 2005, reference no. Common inspection framework for furthereducationandskills from september 2012 pdf, 283kb, 10 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
Guidance for inspecting schools under the common inspection framework, with a. Produced with support from the association of school and college leaders, the guide looks at the latest changes to the framework from september 2012. The framework for school inspection 8 september 20, no. Aug 07, 2019 weve taken a closer look at the framework, alongside the new school inspection handbook that ofsted inspectors will be using, and have pulled out some of the key points they will consider in relation to assessment and the wider curriculum in primary schools. In september 2012, ofsted released a new inspection framework, which has specific links to esafety. How do ofsted inspectors evaluate teaching in the further.
How do ofsted inspectors evaluate teaching in the further education and skills sector. Ofsteds preferred method of communication is electronic, however you will be asked what your preferred method is. We inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. The framework for inspecting residential provision in further. You can download a copy of the document covering the above guidelines from the.
Key features of the framework for school inspection from september 2012 5. Ofsted is the office for standards in education, childrens services and skills. Published 14 may 2019 last updated 1 november 2019 see all updates. Those schools that work in partnership with other schools. This publication was withdrawn on 2 september 2019.
For inspections that took place prior to september 2012, a different framework was applicable. In the guidelines for inspectors, it suggests that, in the context of an inspection, esafety may be described as the schools ability to protect and educate pupils and staff in their use of technology and to have the appropriate mechanisms. A framework for section 5 inspections of academies and maintained schools was introduced from january 2012, and replaced with another new framework in september 2012. Early years register inspection and regulation from september 2012. From 1 september 2012, ofsted will remove your conditions on your. You can only use it for the provision that received the judgement, not for other provision you may have. Estyn inspections and other visits suspended to support providers and reduce pressure covid19.
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