ofsted inspection: putting learning first conference january 2017

Ofsted inspection

Sean Harford HMINational Director, Education@HarfordSean

Ofsted inspection Slide 1

Ofsted inspection The common inspection framework

Background Outcomes so far

Questions/discussion Myths and school workload Questions/discussion


The common inspection framework


Ofsted - our legal responsibilitiesRaising standards, improving lives Encouraging the services we inspect and regulate:

to improve

to be user-focused

to be efficient and effective.


Principles of inspection reform Inspect the right things in the right way through a

standardised inspection framework Provide comparable and accurate information for

parents, carers, learners and employers to inform their choices

Deliver timely inspections where there are signs of decline or improvement

Have a proportionate approach to inspections Ensure rigorous quality of all inspectionsOfsted inspection Slide 5

Understanding the changes


The common inspection frameworkInspectors make four key judgements for all the education remits:

Effectiveness of leadership and management Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outcomes for children and learners

And will state clearly whether safeguarding is effective.


The common inspection frameworkThe common inspection framework (CIF) provides greater clarity, coherence and comparability for learners, parents and employers.

Judgements are comparable across all Ofsted reports for: early years provision 16 to 19 study programmes

In FE and skills inspections, inspectors report on types of provision – including apprenticeships, adult learning and learners with high needs


Full inspection judgements – schools (section 5)Inspectors make four key judgements:

Effectiveness of leadership and management Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outcomes for children and learners.

Where relevant, inspectors also make judgements about: the effectiveness of the early years provision the effectiveness of 16 to 19 study programmes

And state clearly whether safeguarding is effective.


Short inspection judgements (section 8)Short inspections for good school and academies – approximately every three years, for one day.

Two judgements only: Is the school still good? Is safeguarding effective?

Greater professional dialogue during the inspection and regular reporting to parents and pupils.


Short inspections


The school/provider’s performance is being sustained.

It continues to provide a good quality of education for pupils/learners.

Any weaknesses are known by leaders and governors, and are being tackled –

proven capacity.

Is the school/provider continuing to be good? Is safeguarding effective?

Is it likely that the school/provider might be

judged outstanding in a full inspection?

Returns to cycle of inspection

Yes

HMI informs school/provider that insufficient evidence has been gathered or concerns

exist. Explains that a full inspection

will follow shortly.

Yes

School/provider may be outstanding

School/provider remains good

Lead stays on; Ofsted region quickly deploys further

inspectors

Lead stays on; Ofsted region quickly deploys further

inspectors

Insufficient evidence or concerns about

effectiveness/ safeguarding

Changing the inspection workforceSince September 2015, Ofsted has contracted directly with new Ofsted Inspectors.

Seven in ten Ofsted Inspectors are current practitioners Improved quality and consistency of inspection

Ofsted Inspectors and Her Majesty’s Inspectors are working together in Ofsted’s regions, training together and inspecting together.


Outcomes so far


School improvement Improvement in the percentage of schools that are good or better

2015/16: 73% of schools judged good or better in their inspections

State of the nation at end of August: 89% primary schools and 78% of secondary are good or better

Many more children educated in schools that are good or better since 2010

Characterised by strong, authoritative leadership – securing and sustaining improvement in a culture of high expectations



Improvement in primary schools

Improvement in secondary schools


Improvement of ‘satisfactory’ schools


The journey of secondary schools judged satisfactory as at 31 August 2012

Questions?


#OfstedMyths… and workload…#HelpSean


Key themes in our inspections Emphasis on impact across all key judgements

Impact of the culture of the school

Importance of safeguarding as a golden thread throughout all judgements

The vital importance of a broad and balanced curriculum


Inspection – what types of evidence do we use? Evidence for an inspection is drawn from: discussion with school leaders, staff, pupils and parents the school’s own self-evaluation, NOT SEF! national test, exam and attendance data the school’s own assessment information…current progress direct observation of practice during inspection surveys of parents, staff and pupils other documentary material, e.g. on websiteOfsted inspection Slide 21

DfE Workload Review Groups Marking, Data management and Planning/teacher

resources groups:

Marking

Data management

Planning/teaching resources


Workload Review Groups’ recommendations for Ofsted

Marking, data management and planning/teacher resources groups

Continue to communicate clarifications

Continue to monitor reports re preferences

Monitor impact of revised framework – no change for two years


Questions?


Thank you!


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