Simon WebbApr 17, 20182 min readRisk assessment process for good and outstanding schoolsI’m aware that some questions have recently been asked about our updated methodology for risk assessing good and outstanding schools and...
Simon WebbApr 13, 20182 min readChanges to the school inspection windowWelcome back from the Easter holidays – I hope that you had a restful break, and that you’re starting the new term refreshed! Over the...
Simon WebbMar 20, 20183 min readWhat’s an inspection judgement based upon?It’s really helpful for us to hear your views – at events, like the DfE’s Workload meeting I attended last week, via Twitter or when out...
Simon WebbMar 14, 20184 min readDan Lambert, Her Majesty’s Inspector, on a section 8 inspectionShort inspections are of schools that were good at their previous inspection to check that they remain good. These inspections last one...
Simon WebbJan 31, 20183 min readPaul Cocker, HMI, Further Education and Skills, on a four-day national inspection of apprenticeshipsHow does Ofsted inspect national training providers and evaluate the standard of education and training that their apprentices receive?...
Simon WebbDec 22, 20172 min readOfsted’s new arrangements for short inspectionsI hope you are all looking forward to a well-deserved rest over the holiday period; I know I am. One of the last items on my desk before...
Simon WebbNov 7, 20173 min readSarah Hubbard, Her Majesty's Inspector, and National Lead for English, reflects on the English curriOur Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, launched a curriculum survey this year. As part of this research, I was given, along with other...
Simon WebbOct 18, 20173 min readWhat Dan Owen, Her Majesty’s Inspector, looks at on a short inspectionDuring a short inspection, one of the main priorities is getting to know the school well, very quickly. The day starts with myself and an...
Simon WebbOct 11, 20173 min readOfsted’s findings about the school curriculumFew would doubt that the curriculum is an essential part of school life. Without this wealth of human knowledge, a building full of...
Simon WebbSep 26, 20173 min readAnn Pritchard, Her Majesty’s Inspector, takes us through a short inspectionAs I reflect on a recent short inspection of a good school, I recall how intensive these days can be. Reaching an accurate judgement on...
Simon WebbSep 14, 20173 min readTackling workload together – a new question for staff at the point of inspectionWorkload is still a major concern for teachers across the country. This was confirmed once again when I recently tweeted on the subject....
Simon WebbJun 27, 20174 min readChanging our approach to short inspections: your views wantedEarlier this month, we launched a consultation on changes to the way we carry out our short inspections of good schools. Your views on...
Simon WebbJun 12, 20173 min readWendy Ratcliff, HMI, reflects on an early years inspectionOn a one-day early years inspection I have to gather a lot of evidence. This helps me to reach an accurate rating at the end of the day –...
Simon WebbApr 21, 20173 min readMyth-busting guide launched for early yearsOur inspectors often encounter myths about inspection. These make our work harder and impact on those we inspect. So we’ve launched a...
Simon WebbApr 21, 20173 min readThe apprenticeship levy: implications for inspectionFunding for apprenticeships is changing. An apprenticeship levy of 0.5% is being applied on wage bills, but is offset by a government...
Simon WebbApr 5, 20173 min readClarifying primary prior attainment bandingsIt has come to my attention recently that there is some misunderstanding around the differences in the prior attainment bandings used in...
Simon WebbMar 15, 20173 min readChristine Raeside, Senior HMI, on checking the quality of an inspectionWatching inspections and checking that the process is working well is part of my role as a Senior HMI. I shadow inspections of our new...
Simon WebbMar 2, 20172 min readInspection and the use of grade predictionsThe culmination of two years’ hard work for those about to take GCSEs, including my own son, is soon to be upon us. Once the exams are...
Simon WebbFeb 1, 20173 min readSteve Tucker, HMI reflects on a further education and skills inspectionOn a four-day further education and skills inspection there’s a lot of evidence to collect and many people to speak with when reaching an...
Simon WebbJan 10, 20173 min readOfsted Inspectors start leading short inspectionsLet me begin by wishing you all a very happy New Year. I hope you had the opportunity to relax and recharge your batteries over the...
