Ofsted preregistration inspection new schools network. The handbook contains guidance for ofsted inspectors conducting inspections. Of particular note are pages 34 to 37 where updated guidelines are set out with regards to the quality of teaching, observing learning, observing learning over time and the grade descriptors from outstanding 1 to good 2 to requires improvement 3. The revised ofsted handbook september 2014 has increased the emphasis on smsc and.
Ofsted school inspection handbook updated january 2014. Where inspections are prioritised because of concerns, ofsted will normally. If, during the inspection, the provider decides to resign from the early. Subsidiary guidance digital education resource archive. This handbook provides instructions and guidance for inspectors conducting inspections. Ofsted handbook joint education team the dioceses of. The size of the inspection team may be adjusted, for example to take account of the geography and demography of the local authority being inspected. On one level, hillel is of course teaching us that we must make the time for study. It is important to understand that the new inspection framework does represent a shift in focus. Initial teacher education inspection handbook may 2014, no. Sep 23, 2016 new ofsted guidance for the inspection of safeguarding ofsted has issued guidance for inspectors to use when inspecting safeguarding under the common inspection framework. Ofsted evidence checklist safeguarding statutory and ofsted evidence checklist uk page 9 2014 andrew hall success in schools ltd. The principles of inspection and regulation reflect ofsteds values and ensure that our.
Handbook for the inspection of further education and skills digital. This compliance, investigation and enforcement handbook cie handbook sets out the legal background to ofsteds compliance and enforcement work and the extent of their powers. New ofsted guidance for the inspection of safeguarding ofsted has issued guidance for inspectors to use when inspecting safeguarding under the common inspection framework. Ofsted school inspection handbook for sept 2014 published. Re, collective worship and smsc ofsted september 2014. Integrated inspections cannot be carried out when inspection cycles do not coincide. The ofsted inspection framework september 2012 makes very specific reference to the inspection of esafety.
This handbook provides instructions and guidance for inspectors conducting. Ofsted will collate the inspection evidence in autumn 20 and spring 2014. The inspection draws upon evidence from each phase and separate. Early years inspection handbook for ofsted registered provision. All applicants who wish to register with ofsted should first contact their local authority for information and advice. This handbook describes the main activities undertaken by inspectors conducting inspections under sections 49 and 50 of the childcare act 2006 and covers the period from the time the inspection is. How we will inspect early years providers registered with ofsted how we select providers for inspection 5. This guidance is to be used from 1st september 2015. The ofsted inspection handbook outlines the meetings inspectors will require with senior staff, including the chief executive, leader of the council and the lead member. Moreover, nsn is encouraged by the level of detail provided by the accompanying inspection handboo k and curriculum research and considers this to be representative of a genuine and sincere consultative approach with the sector. Summary of the changes to the new ofsted school inspection.
The guidance comes in the form of a handbook, which sets out exactly what inspectors must consider. Ofsted should consider how artsmark can support the inspection of quality arts. The findings will be disseminated to schools via the ofsted website in summer 2014. Foreword to the pikuach inspection handbook when the great sage, hillel, famously declared, do not say, when i have free time, i will study, for perhaps you will never find the time, he was explaining the very nature of jewish education.
Handbook for inspecting schools in england under section 5 of the education act. Handbook for inspecting registered early years provision required to deliver the. Ofsted school inspection handbook updated january 2014 during. Early years inspection handbook draft 8 june 2015, no. The office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted. The purpose of the preregistration inspection is to evaluate whether a school is meeting the independent school standards and therefore fit to open it does not provide any judgement of quality. Oct 14, 2012 here is a copy of ofsteds new school inspection handbook pdf from september 2012. Ofsted may schedule concurrent inspections of schools with collaborative arrangements that share important aspects of their provision such as schools with a shared sixth form or an inclusion unit. This handbook sets out the statutory basis and framework for initial teacher education ite inspections in england from january 20. Ofsted recognises that the amount of work in books will often depend on the age and ability of the pupils.
Ofsted updates january 2014 compliance, investigation and enforcement handbook. The framework sets out how isi inspects schools in england, including residential independent boarding schools and registered early years settings. Ofsted will also complete telephone interviews with school leaders early in autumn 20 to find out how they are using their new funding to improve pe and school sport. In the context of an inspection, esafety may be described as the schools ability. It sets out what inspectors must do and what schools can expect, and provides guidance for inspectors on making their judgements. This handbook describes the main activities undertaken by inspectors conducting inspections of schools in england under section 5 of the education act 2005 from september 20. An inspection of boarding or residential provision in a boarding or residential special school will be integrated with the school inspection, where possible see annex. Ofsted has published new guidance for inspectors ion nspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills settings. This framework sets out ofsted s inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make. Arts council englands response to ofsteds education inspection. Ofsted s school inspection handbook details the information a school will be expected to provide at 8 a.
Re, collective worship and smsc ofsted september 2014 sections from the ofsted school inspection handbook, september 2014 are in black. It gives clear information on what inspectors must do and it helps providers understand what is expected. Once it is confirmed that the inspection will take place, the lead hmi will make. Ofsted safeguarding guidance under the common inspection framework an overview. This framework sets out ofsteds inspection principles and the main judgements that inspectors make.
Inspection framework independent schools inspectorate. Early years inspection handbook september 2019, no. Ofsted updates january 2014 hampshire services for young. It also sets out the judgements that inspectors will make and on which they will report. Changes to inspection arrangements from september 2014. This guidance is designed to assist inspectors from the office for standards in education, childrens services and skills ofsted when conducting inspections of independent fostering agencies in england. School inspection handbook section 8, ofsted, september 2018. This guidance, which came into effect inseptember 2015, should be read alongside the newly published early years inspection handbook, and. This briefing captures overarching issues relating to the inspection of safeguarding. Early years and childcare registration handbook 6 july 2016, no. Ofsted guidance on inspecting maintained schools and academies in england under the education inspection framework. Clarifying accountabilities for the effective use of tas natalie packer september 2014.
The special educational needs and disability regulations 2014 september 2014. Inspections are carried out under section 109 of the education and skills act 2008, under the children act 1989 and the childcare. The provider should tell the inspector how they have addressed any actions andor recommendations from the last inspection and how this will improve the provision for childrens care and learning. Protecting children from harm is at the heart of ofsteds compliance and enforcement policy. The ofsted preregistration inspection differs from the type of ofsted inspection the school will have when it is open. Outlook\8qbn4f5s\headteacher inspection briefing september 2014 v2 with annex. Nonassociation independent school inspection handbook august 2016, no.
The education act 2005 gives ofsted inspectors the power to inspect. In september 2019 ofsted changed the way it inspects schools, colleges, further education institutions and early years settings in england when the education inspection framework eif replaced the common inspection framework cif. The framework for school inspection updated july 2014 ofsted. Ofsted expectations evidence actions school inspection handbook september 2014 paragraph 171 inspectors must look at a small sample of case studies to. Ofsteds compliance and enforcement work an overview of policies and thresholds our compliance and enforcement policy 1.
The purpose of the preregistration inspection is to evaluate whether a school is meeting the independent school standards and therefore fit to open. This handbook describes the main activities undertaken by inspectors conducting inspections of schools in england under section 5 of the education act 2005 as amended from september 2014. They provide trainees and prospective trainees with an expert and. Inspectors should make sure that they communicate with each other in advance of and. The framework sets out how isi inspects independent schools in england, including residential boarding schools and registered early years settings. Ofsteds inspections of ite perform three essential functions. Schools involved in pilot inspections fed back that having this information readily available ensured a smoother, calmer start to the inspection. Inspection handbook inspection of local authority children. Inspecting safeguarding in maintained schools and academies updated july 2014 legislation. This handbook describes the main activities undertaken during inspections of nonassociation independent schools in england under section 1091 and 2 of the education and skills act 2008 from september 2015.
These meetings will be in addition to individual interviews with inspectors during the inspection fieldwork period. This inspection was carried out by her majestys inspectors and additional inspectors in accordance with the ite inspection handbook. Inspections are carried out under section 109 of the education and skills act 2008, under the children act 1989 and the childcare act 2006. Here is a copy of ofsteds new school inspection handbook pdf from september 2012. Ofsted safeguarding guidance under the common inspection. New schools network welcomes ofsteds consultation on proposed changes to its inspection framework. Following recommendations from the ict in schools 2008 20011 survey and the safer use of new technologies 2010 report it is now quite clear that a schools esafety provision will contribute to its overall inspection outcome. Spotlight on the education inspection framework pacey. This handbook is primarily a guide for ofsted inspectors on how to carry out inspections.
Ofsted s inspections of ite perform three essential functions. Once a provider is registered on the ofsted early years register, we carry out regular inspections to evaluate the overall quality and standards of its early. This handbook, republished in august 2016, provides instructions and guidance for inspectors conducting inspections under sections 5 and 8 of the education act 2005. Nonassociation independent school inspection handbook. School inspection handbook updated august 2014 ofsted. It also looks at the relationship between safeguarding and the evaluation schedule as a whole, as set out in the school inspection handbook1. New ofsted guidance for the inspection of safeguarding. Ofsted inspections clarification for schools 2 october 2014, no. Ofsted will not publish any information that identifies an individual in the report, but we will usually name the headteacher and the proprietor. However, some of the information may make it possible to identify a particular individual. Once the lead hmi has confirmed with cqc and the ofsted inspection support officer that the inspection will take place, ofsted will send confirmation to the local area by email. September 2014 with further minor updates made in january 2015. School inspection handbook the history of education in england. Local area send inspection handbook april 2016, no.