The 2015 ofsted inspection framework introduced a major change in the key judgements made by inspectors which increases the importance of pshe and citizenship education and pupils spiritual, moral, social and cultural education. The rubric by which ofsted inspects schools and other settings within its remit is contained within the common inspection framework cif ofsted, 2015. Ofsted early years inspection handbook april 2018 the linking. Four key judgements effectiveness of leadership and management including the curriculum and safeguarding outcomes for pupils quality of teaching, learning and assessment personal development, behaviour and welfare before making final judgement on overall effectiveness, inspectors must evaluate.
Ofsted inspection from september 2015 seced vol 2015. These changes were announced earlier this year after an extensive consultation with the sector and stakeholders in better inspection for all, where the proposals made by ofsted received significant support by the vast majority of respondents the first of the major. Latest school inspection handbooks published posted by. Hayesfield girls school and mixed sixth form was the first school in bath to successfully undergo an ofsted inspection under the new framework in march 2017. Latest school inspection handbooks published ofsted blog. Are you up to speed with the new framework launched back in september. Ofsted inspection and safeguarding from september 2015 page 4 l vulnerable to these issues.
The office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted is a nonministerial department of the uk government, reporting to parliament. Our early years compliance handbook, ofsted, august 2015. The new framework will apply to all providers, from early years to learning and skills and to both state providers and to independent provision that is currently inspected by ofsted under section 162a of the 2002 education act. The ofsted inspection framework 2015 emphasises a broad and balanced curriculum. Ofsted has already started trials of its new inspection framework in hundreds of schools across the country.
The rules vary depending on the kind of setting being inspected, and on the nature of the inspection being undertaken at that time, though there are commonalities across all settings. We inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. Ofsteds inspection workforce from september 2015 from september, ofsted has made radical changes to the way it inspects schools, early years provision and further education and skills. The ofsted framework 2015 the winning in the game of life programme helps schools meet the following criteria from the ofsted framework. The title of her majestys chief inspector of schools hmci was created at the same time as the office for standards in education ofsted itself.
The office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted. School report philip morant school and college rembrandt way, colchester, co3 4qs inspection dates 2425 march 2015 overall effectiveness previous inspection. We also inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people. Ofsted is responsible for inspecting a range of educational institutions, including state schools and some independent schools. Ofsted will not publish any information that identifies an individual in the report, but we will usually name the headteacher and the proprietor. Sean harford, national director, education, posted on. This guidance, which came into effect inseptember 2015, should be read alongside the newly published early years inspection handbook, and. Heathfield community school, 2223 january 2015 5 of 9 the behaviour and safety of pupils are outstanding behaviour the behaviour of students is outstanding. The 2015 ofsted inspection framework introduces a major change in the key judgements made by. The new ofsted inspection framework and implications for pshe education 1 uk jenny barksfield. Common inspection framework, governors, schools i hope youve all had an enjoyable break over the summer holidays. Before ofsted was set up in 1992, the person heading its forerunner, hm inspectorate of schools, was known as the senior chief inspector sci and was also a deputy secretary in the department of. Coram life education and the ofsted inspection framework. Leaders of independent schools have reason to be anxious.
This provides you with the basis of your framework for ofsted. This includes the publication of a single common inspection framework, accompanied by four inspection handbooks. This publication was withdrawn on 2 september 2019. Jun 15, 2015 this publication was withdrawn on 2 september 2019. Ensure that colleagues know what is required of them and are ready for this inspection event. Ofsted safeguarding guidance under the common inspection framework an overview. Ofsted will decide on the focus of the learning walk this could be based on the progress made to address issues that featured in the previous section 5 inspection or any other aspect that has become a priority since. It supports consistency across the inspection of different remits. All applicants who wish to register with ofsted should first contact their. This course will precede the afternoon session at this venue.
The inspection of safeguarding is set out in the following documents. Download the document ofsted inspection framework 2015 and implications for geography to see some relevant extracts and commentary. The education inspection framework sets out how ofsted inspects maintained. From september 2015, there are some key changes to the ways our schools and colleges will be inspected. Mr smith said that the inspection was much harsher this time and different from the ofsted inspection of five years ago. Framework for inspections carried out, respectively, under section 5 of the education act 2005 as amended, section 109 of the education and skills act 2008, the education and inspections act 2006 and the childcare act 2006 the education inspection framework sets out how ofsted inspects maintained. Putting together a framework use the cdi careers and work related learning framework and audit tools progressive from key stage 2 to key stage 5 with learning outcomes. Although each session can be attended separately, the two sessions are complimentary and helpful to attend as a full day to benefit most from the content.
Heathfield community school, 2223 january 2015 2 of 9 information about this inspection inspectors visited parts of 41 lessons, seven of these jointly with members of the senior leadership team. Aug 23, 2016 latest school inspection handbooks published posted by. Eye preschool, 14 july 2015 5 of 5 the office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. In conversation with ofsted about fes new inspection. However, some of the information may make it possible to identify a particular individual. Ofsted has published the finalised version of its new inspection framework, which will govern all school visits from this september. Ofsted has published a document setting out the approach inspectors should take to inspecting safeguarding in all the settings covered by the framework. It should be read alongside the framework and handbooks inspecting safeguarding in education, skills and early years settings, june 2015. Published 15 june 2015 last updated 17 july 2018 see all updates. In conversation with ofsted about fes new inspection framework. Personal and social development, wellbeing and cultural diversity and physical development. Changes to education inspection from september 2015 gov. Oct 12, 2015 in conversation with ofsted 12 october 2015 for more events visit 1 in conversation with ofsted about fes new inspection framework 12 october 2015 agenda 16.
Ofsted inspection from september 2015 seced vol 2015, no 14. Ofsted will inspect all settings on the early years register. Early years and childcare registration handbook 6 december 2015, no. It also inspects childcare, adoption and fostering agencies and initial teacher training, and regulates a. This framework sets out ofsteds inspection principles and the main. This framework sets out ofsteds inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make. Check ofsteds covid19 updates to see how inspections and reports are affected.
The common inspection framework will apply to both state and independent sectors and all remits from eyfs to post. New curriculum must be top of schools agenda says chief inspector. Any institution with a urn that is inspected by ofsted will receive an inspection report. The previous inspection was a more supportive process. Inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills settings august 2015. Guidance for inspecting schools under the common inspection framework, with a mythbuster document on common misconceptions. There are some significant changes, particularly regarding the limiting judgement of personal development, behaviour and welfare. All schools covered by this framework have their own unique reference number urn. A welcome aspect of the draft ofsted framework is the division of the behaviour and attendance and personal development judgement, which was previously a single judgement. The watchdogs leaders have made a number of changes to the framework since the draft was published earlier this year, in response to a consultation to which more than 15,000 people and organisations responded. Having behaviour and attitudes as a separate element in the framework provides a clear focus to schools of the importance of a well ordered and structured learning environment. The framework reflects relevant legislation for each type of setting.
The education inspection framework the framework applies to the inspection of different education, skills and early years settings to ensure comparability when learners. They observed behaviour in lessons and around the school during break and lunchtimes. Read our inspecting the curriculum guidance, which explains how inspectors will look at the quality of education. Spiritual development is regarded by ofsted as a key component of the schools curriculum. The education inspection framework sets out how ofsted will inspect state schools, further education and skills providers, nonassociation independent schools and registered early years settings in england. This handbook describes the main activities carried out during inspections of maintained schools and academies in england under section 5 of the education act 2005. Royal geographical society geography resources for teachers.
Better governor researches, interprets and distils the latest news in education policy, legislation and practice keeping you informed. Apr 25, 2020 here is your summary of the new ofsted inspection framework 2019 revised to take account of the changes following the consultation. Mar 08, 2020 are you up to speed with the new framework launched back in september. The 2015 ofsted inspection framework introduces a major change in the key judgements made by inspectors which increases the importance of pshe. View the current education inspection framework and handbooks. In conversation with ofsted 12 october 2015 for more events visit 1 in conversation with ofsted about fes new inspection framework 12 october 2015 agenda 16. Jul 09, 2015 its pshe through the back door, just as it was in 2005 when there was a tick sheet for the every child matters agenda on the ofsted framework. Meeting the new ofsted criteria for lesson observation. Aug 26, 2015 share email post this resource is an example sef, written to support all stakeholders in order to give them ideas andor prompt discussion with regards to school selfevaluation in light of the new ofsted framework.
Registered settings have a duty to ensure that their early years provision complies with the eyfs requirements, both in terms of the welfare requirements and the learning and development framework as set out in the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. Ofsted has made substantial changes to the frameworks and processes for the inspection of schools, further education and skills and early years provision. Here is your summary of the new ofsted inspection framework 2019 revised to take account of the changes following the consultation. We cannot publish the name and address of this childrens home, secure unit. The common inspection framework set out ofsted s inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors made when conducting inspections of. Students are tidy, courteous, friendly and respectful of other people and the school environment. We have introduced a common inspection framework for these remits and new shorter inspections for good schools and fe providers led by her majestys inspectors. Coram life education and the ofsted inspection framework, 2015.
The new ofsted inspection framework and implications for. Oct 22, 2018 ofsted has already started trials of its new inspection framework in hundreds of schools across the country. To ensure an understanding of the effective governance of pupil behaviour and attitudes to secure and appreciation of the role of attendance and punctuality within the judgement. Estyn inspections and other visits suspended to support providers and reduce pressure covid19. From september 2015, ofsted inspectors will use a new inspection framework. Outdoor learning and the ofsted framework outdoor citizens. These changes were announced earlier this year after an extensive consultation with the sector and stakeholders in better inspection for all, where the proposals made by ofsted received significant support by the vast majority of respondents. It has also produced two pieces research that identified a narrowing of the curriculum in some schools and also looked at how schools that are invested in curriculum design deliver it.
The new ofsted inspection framework and implications for pshe. Safeguarding in the ofsted framework ofsted will always inspect and comment on safeguarding and how well learners feel safe and are kept safe. The new ofsted education inspection framework eif comes into effect this month. Mr smith advised that from september ofsted are bringing in another new ofsted framework. Ofsted is the office for standards in education, childrens services and skills. How ofsted inspects maintained schools and academies, nonassociation independent schools. The latest ofsted framework has been released ready for use in september. School inspection handbook handbook for inspecting schools in england under section 5 of the education act. Example sef new ofsted september 2015 teaching resources. Pshe is not statutory but one wonders how all of the personal development, behaviour and welfare statements could be achieved without a cohesive programme. The framework for school inspection 8 september 20, no. Ofsteds consultation report on the draft inspection proposals better inspection for all, ofsted, february 2015 cited high levels of support for the proposed changes and so they are set to go ahead with little alteration. The new ofsted inspection framework subjects schools to a significantly increased rigorous and robust inspection procedure, so we are very proud to have been awarded the judgment of. School inspection handbook section 8, ofsted, august 2015.
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