Overview
In what seems likely to be a period of change for Ofsted and school inspection, this session will provide an update on key changes, issues and feedback from recent inspections in the sector.
We will consider:
- The implications of Ofsted’s Big Listen and any wider policy changes
- An overview of key issues emerging from recent experiences of inspection
- Top tips on how to support a trust school through inspection
- A look ahead: policy issues & debates on the horizon
Who is it for?
This seminar will be relevant for trust executive leaders, as well as trustees with an interest in inspection practice and policy
How you will
benefit
You will gain:
- An overview of current Ofsted inspection policy,
including the key changes to the inspection handbook and the removal of the
curriculum ‘transition statements’
- Information about the different types of
school inspection that trusts needs to be aware of, and school trust summary
evaluations
- An exploration of the 2019 Education
Inspection Framework (EIF)
- A close look at the quality of education
judgement and the elements of ‘intent’, ‘implementation’ and ‘impact’
- Understanding the role of local and trust governance
in inspection.
Seminar leader
Steve Rollett,
Deputy CEO, Confederation of School Trusts
Previous participants said
'The content was spot on, and delivery well pitched by a knowledgeable
and engaging presenter. Excellent resources and takeaways to put into immediate
action to help with dispelling the Ofsted ogre myths.'
'Excellent masterclass, helping our team to prepare
effectively for Ofsted to ensure we 'make the grade' but with focus on the
children and their education.'
'Exceptionally useful and will help our schools to
prepare for Ofsted without increasing workload.'
'Leading through Inspection was an excellent masterclass; detailed, pacey with appropriate depth and the opportunity for questions/networking chat. Thoroughly recommended.'
'Really useful presentations and insight delivered in a manner that made you realise we are all in this together and there is a sense of collaboration and collective drive to improve the sector. Thanks for hosting.'
'The content and delivery were excellent and extremely engaging - and this has given us a foundation on which to share this with colleagues.'
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- Tuesday 17 September -10:00-12:00
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- Tuesday 21 January-10:00-12:00
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Summer 2025 - online
- Tuesday 3 June 2025 - 10:00-12:00
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Seminar 1: Understanding the inspection landscape
The first seminar will explore:
- Different types of inspection and the
differences between them in terms of process and outcomes
- Myths and misconceptions about inspection
- The latest iteration of the inspection
handbook and key policy issues you need to be aware of
Seminar 2: EIF
& the Quality of Education
The second seminar will consider:
- Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework
(EIF), particularly focusing on the quality of education judgement
- Ofsted’s conception of curriculum quality and
the possible implications for trust leaders
Seminar 3: Leading
through an inspection
The final seminar will cover:
- The implications for people in a range of
roles, including executive leaders and trustees.
- How schools and trusts might manage the run
up to an inspection, as well as what comes after.
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