Knife crime is a stain on our society. It is a sickening concern for young people, their families and entire communities. In recent...

In a previous blog, I discussed data and how it must not be the be-all and end-all of an inspection. I want to build on that and talk...

I’m aware that some questions have recently been asked about our updated methodology for risk assessing good and outstanding schools and...

Welcome back from the Easter holidays – I hope that you had a restful break, and that you’re starting the new term refreshed! Over the...

Short inspections are of schools that were good at their previous inspection to check that they remain good. These inspections last one...

I 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...

Our Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, launched a curriculum survey this year. As part of this research, I was given, along with other...

During a short inspection, one of the main priorities is getting to know the school well, very quickly. The day starts with myself and an...

Few would doubt that the curriculum is an essential part of school life. Without this wealth of human knowledge, a building full of...

As I reflect on a recent short inspection of a good school, I recall how intensive these days can be. Reaching an accurate judgement on...

Workload is still a major concern for teachers across the country. This was confirmed once again when I recently tweeted on the subject....

Earlier this month, we launched a consultation on changes to the way we carry out our short inspections of good schools. Your views on...

It has come to my attention recently that there is some misunderstanding around the differences in the prior attainment bandings used in...

Watching inspections and checking that the process is working well is part of my role as a Senior HMI. I shadow inspections of our new...

The 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...

Let 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...

As you will all know, some of the myths about what Ofsted wants still persist in many schools among teachers, senior leaders and...

I hope you've all had an enjoyable break over the summer holidays. In preparation for back to school we have published our updated...

As the academic year comes to a close, we'd like to say thank you to all those involved with schools, early years and further education...

As the nation celebrated the Queen’s official birthday over the weekend, I found another good excuse for cake – Friday (10 June) marked a...