It’s really good that people are interested in our subject curriculum groups. We’re using these groups to learn about and be better...

Over the past few years, inspection has changed considerably. Until 2005, a secondary school could expect a week-long visit from around...

The ‘curriculum’ has exploded. The word is everywhere you look in education at the moment. At the recent ResearchED national conference...

What role do schools have in reducing childhood obesity? What should they be doing to stem the tide? And is this their responsibility?...

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...

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

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

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

As we head towards autumn I hope you have all managed to get some rest and relaxation over the summer and are feeling refreshed for the...