Ofsted Inspection Update - live webinar (April)

We really hope that this live online training will help to reduce the stress and workload associated with Ofsted inspections. The central focus will be to help and to make schools fully aware of the changes and the implications of inspections.

Guidance will be shared about how you can prepare your school for Ofsted's inspection. There will be the opportunity to discuss what measures you can put in place to ensure you are ready for your inspections when they visit.

Past course feedback -

“Precious time well spent. I now feel so much more confident in preparing our school for the next OFSTED visit. Excellent!” Becky Cunningham

“A detailed but concise course which was very thought-provoking” Paul Crook

"This course was very useful for those who are both new and current senior leaders, or curriculum leaders. The course was very up to date with the information provided and even referred to how an inspection would look during and following the pandemic." Cheryl Louis

"A really informative session that provides a clear insight into the pandemic, the research behind the new EIF and how deep dives will be carried out in schools under the new EIF. Lots of helpful information and advice on how to prepare for inspection in light of everything". A. Kelly

“A very useful day outlining the new framework, because there was a small group of us at the event it meant we could discuss more in-depth conversations. We had opportunities to ask questions that we may not have had if there was a big audience.“ Christine Smiles

"Very informative. I feel I know what to expect from an interim phone call and inspection visit under the new framework. It was helpful to hear the type of questions that might be asked." Jo Beaumont

This workshop will help you to use the new framework to be mindful of it and bring about school improvement by:

Reviewing all the details that schools need to know and what to expect from inspectors.

Reflecting on the impact of the pandemic on your school.

Developing your understanding of what Ofsted does and does not want you to do, which will help you to reduce stress and unnecessary workload for yourself and your staff

Interpreting the new inspection framework and handbook in order to identify good practices and support you to establish improvements.

Identifying types of evidence that can be provided for each judgement area

Linking the evidence to the judgement criteria to understand how inspectors make their decisions

Ensuring that all staff and governors are well briefed and understand what to expect during an inspection

Ofsted’s new framework for September 2019 has moved Ofsted’s focus away from headline data to look instead at how schools are achieving these results and whether they are offering a curriculum that is broad, rich, deep and ambitious.

We are pleased to have arranged an excellent speaker, to lead and share experiences of the new framework and what it will mean for your school. We will provide an extended opportunity for questions.

Objectives of this training workshop

Be taken through each aspect of the inspection framework.

Consider the new elements and changes of emphasis of the framework, in order to capture best practice.

Look closely at the sources of evidence required to make each judgement, the criteria for making judgements and best practice models.

Identify how to present your evidence clearly and succinctly.

Consider the current levels of effectiveness in your own school.

Identify where the practice is strong with supporting evidence, or how it might be developed.

Be given the opportunity to plan how your school will prepare the practicalities on the phone call and after it.

This workshop will enable school leaders to manage and reduce the stress that may correspond with school inspection, through good leadership practice and taking account of best practices.

The workshop will include an update on Ofsted’s inspection framework, providing you with the chance to examine key areas of the inspection in relation to your own school. You will be able to learn and share with others on the course how to improve all aspects of school leadership.

Terms and Conditions

ED-fed Ltd has the right to cancel the course if insufficient bookings are received. ED-fed Ltd also reserves the right to change the venue prior to the scheduled date, and in this event will communicate any alterations as soon as possible. By booking a place you are accepting Ed-fed’s terms and conditions. Please note that Early Bird bookings are not transferable.

Cancellation fees:

Within 10 working days - 50% charge

Within 5 working days - 75% charge

Within 2 working days - 100% charge

Can I update my registration information? Any updates to your booking must be made in writing to the Education team at events@ed-fed.co.uk

Does the name on the booking need to match the delegate? The names of each individual delegate must be entered during the booking process along with a unique email address for each delegate as this will be used for the final confirmation.