The latest inspection framework together with supporting documents.
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OfSTED Inspection framework |
| The latest OfSTED framework, September 2022 which brings together the previous Section 5 and Section 8 frameworks into one new framework. | |
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Inspecting schools: a guide to the inspection process |
| Schools can use this guide to help prepare when Ofsted notifies them about an inspection, including timings, notice that we give, the process and what happens after the visit. | |
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OfSTED - HMI pen portraits |
| The latest update | |
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The research that underpins the OfSTED framework |
| Published in January 2019, this is a detailed document that includes references to all the academic research upon which the framework is built. | |
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OfSTED Code of Conduct |
| Guidance on the conduct of inspectors and Ofsted's expectations of providers during inspection and wider regulatory activity | |
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Pausing Inspections |
| Ofsted's policy for pausing state-funded school inspections | |
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Schools 'causing concern' |
| This guidance describes how local authorities and regional directors will intervene in underperforming schools and academies. | |
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OfSTED risk assessment methodology |
| Ungraded or graded inspections are determined, in part, on a 'risk assessment'. | |
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OfSTED - a guide for parents |
| Updated in September 2022 | |
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IDSR Inspection guidance |
| How to use and intepret your school's Inspection Data and Summary Report - this document includes a link to download your IDSR. | |
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Inspecting the curriculum |
| Published in May 2019 in readiness for the new framework, this document explains how inspectors will assess the quality of education. The Education Inspection Framework is built around the idea of the connectedness of curriculum, teaching, assessment and standards within the ‘quality of education’ judgement. | |
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OfSTED 'Summary of Changes' |
| A constantly updated summary of changes made to the OfSTED framework | |
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OfSTED Summary evaluations of MATs |
| September 2021. The summary evaluation explores the extent to which the MAT is delivering a high quality of education and improving pupils’ achievement. | |
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OfSTED's safeguarding policy |