New Ofsted framework: what will the inspectors be up to?
Colin Logan, senior education lead at SSAT, examines the new Ofsted framework and determines its impacts on various aspects of the education system.
Tag Archives: Ofsted
SSAT’s response to Ofsted’s draft Education Inspection Framework consultation
On 5 April, SSAT formally responded to the draft Ofsted framework, which is scheduled to be used in schools, colleges and other education providers from September 2019. SSAT does not formally represent members’ views, rather our response is informed by
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HMCI dispels some myths about inspection
Amanda Spielman debunks inspection myths and advocates for professional judgements in the interest of students during her main stage presentation at the SSAT National Conference 2018.
Ofsted’s draft new framework – what to look out for
SSAT’s most popular blogger, senior education lead Colin Logan, highlights the key points, including some that are not specifically mentioned, in the new framework. Warning: this is a long blog – but worth it.
Ofsted and the curriculum: more good news?
SSAT senior education lead Colin Logan reveals findings from phase 3 of Ofsted’s review and the implications for school leaders
The September 2019 Ofsted framework: what do we know so far?
Colin Logan, SSAT senior education lead, updates us on how Ofsted’s new approach is being translated into practice.
Accountability, Ofsted and all that
Colin Logan, SSAT senior education lead, explores the implications of the NAHT commission report on how the school accountability framework can be strengthened and improved.
Lesson observation: Ofsted looks at international evidence
Senior education lead Colin Logan highlights the key points that are emerging.
School improvement stories: Rising above a carping inspection report – part two
How a West Midlands school progressed from special measures to ‘good’ in under two years. In part 2, we look at how in the process it defined a much broader vision of what a good school can be.
School improvement stories: Rising above a carping inspection report
How a West Midlands school progressed from special measures to ‘good’ in under two years – starting with a focus on teaching and learning, and behaviour.
