Developing the skills and knowledge needed to be a school inspector

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Developing the skills and knowledge needed to be a school inspector

By David Cousins (ODST Director of Schools)

Date and time

Thu, 26 May 2016 09:00 - Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:00 GMT+1

Location

Bicester Hotel Golf & Spa

Chesterton Bicester Oxford OX26 1TE United Kingdom

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Description

Feedback on the first cohort for this course was 100% good and outstanding. Colleague headteachers rated it as:

"Good first day, really useful - a chance to challenge myself!"

"Informative, practical and led well by a skilled Lead Inspector"

Research shows conclusively that the most powerful factors determining school success are the skills that leaders bring to monitoring and evaluating the provision and outcomes for children and young people. Highly effective schools need highly effective leaders. ODST believes that developing leaders is a vital part of growing successful schools and creating vibrant and attractive learning communities.

Designed for senior leaders and aspiring senior leaders, this four taught-day programme (undertaken in over 17 weeks) has proven successful when run by Inspection Service Providers in enhancing individual professional development and supporting whole organisation or department improvement.

The course is designed to support delegates in developing a range of skills, including monitoring, evaluation, improving writing and reporting skills, clarity over the impact of school improvement policies and the key statutory checks needed to successfully navigate an inspection.

Aims:

  • To establish a thorough understanding of the purpose and nature of the inspection process
  • Learn how to apply the latest school inspection handbook and design trails and inspection activities to test and evaluate impact
  • Work alongside colleagues in other settings and schools to trial new skills
  • To develop monitoring and evaluation skills and competencies
  • To encourage an understanding of and ability to contribute to corporate decision making
  • To produce highly competent and effective school leaders who will add value to school improvement


While this course does not lead to qualification as an inspector it prepares senior leaders in being successful in the selection process and in becoming an Ofsted inspector.

Day 1 - 26th May 2016 Face to face training

Day 2 – attendees carrying out distance learning activity 1

Day 3 - 7th July 2016 Face to face training

Day 4 - attendees carry out distance learning activity 2.

Day 5 - 29th September 2016 Face to face training

Day 6 - attendees carry out distance learning activity 3

Day 7 - 17th November 2016 Face to face Training


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