Do Ofsted observe ECTs?

Ofsted inspectors will: only inspect DfE -funded lead providers. visit a sample of delivery partners, ECTs and/or NPQ participants, mentors, induction tutors, and trainers to inform our assessment of a lead provider. report on any failure to comply with the statutory requirements of the ECF.

What is the Ofsted rating scale?

In each area, schools are graded on a four-point scale: ∎ grade 1 (outstanding) ∎ grade 2 (good) ∎ grade 3 (requires improvement) ∎ grade 4 (inadequate). They also receive an overall effectiveness grade using the same four-point scale.

What does Ofsted look for?

Ofsted will want to look at all available records about your school and the students, including records of accidents, complaints, your safeguarding or health and safety policies, and information about staff qualifications (see our previous section for details).

What do Ofsted say about assessment?

“What inspectors do want to see is the assessment information your school uses, in the format that you find works best, to help you know how well your pupils are doing at the point they are at in your curriculum. And then, crucially, what you do with that information to support better pupil achievement.”

What is the Ofsted seating plan?

Ofsted love seating plans! Seating plans, in particular ones that display key data about pupils are something that will help every teacher get through an Ofsted observation. They help the teacher identify which pupils need support and those that need to be challenged & stretched – ideal for class differentiation.

WE HAD AN OFSTED INSPECTION - WHAT HAPPENS IN AN OFSTED INSPECTION

What happens during Ofsted?

Inspectors will spend most of their time observing lessons and gathering evidence to inform their judgements. Inspectors will talk to a range of pupils and staff about important aspects of the school's work.

How does a seating plan work?

A seating plan is a helpful diagram of your classroom that shows where each student will sit. Flexible seating plans help with classroom management and organisation. The classroom environment plays a vital part in the learning process.

What will Ofsted ask teachers?

Often, progress is mentioned during an Ofsted deep dive. Schools can expect questions and discussions about progress in pupils' learning against the national curriculum: how teachers know what went before, how they know where they are going, and how they are supporting pupils to get there.

What questions would Ofsted ask you?

What is inadequate criteria Ofsted?

Inadequate (4)

The school's capacity to improve the quality of education, pupils' personal development or pupils' behaviour and attitudes are poor. Leaders are not doing enough to tackle weaknesses in the school.

What should I do to prepare for Ofsted?

What will Ofsted ask when they call?

During the call, the Ofsted inspector will typically ask questions about the setting, such as how many children attend, what ages they are, and what types of activities are offered.

How do I get outstanding Ofsted?

To be considered Outstanding, the inspector will want to see that the quality of education is Outstanding, and all other key judgements are likely to be Outstanding.

What are the 4 grades of Ofsted?

What is a serious weakness Ofsted rating?

A school with serious weaknesses will have one or more of the key judgements graded inadequate (grade 4) and/or have important weaknesses in the provision for pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

What is a good Ofsted outcome?

For a “good” Ofsted grade, inspectors will look at the quality of education and judge most of the key areas as good or outstanding, while one are may be marked as “requires improvement” if evidence shows that the school is already actively improving in the field. The quality of education is at least good.

What are deep dive questions for pupils?

Do Ofsted tell you when they are coming?

Most schools receive notice of their inspection between 10.30am and 2pm on the school day before the inspection begins. However, Ofsted can inspect any school without notice if this is judged to be appropriate.

What is a deep dive in Ofsted?

When inspectors evaluate the quality of education during an inspection, they carry out 'deep dives' in order to understand the school's curriculum. This involves gathering evidence on the curriculum intent, implementation and impact over a sample of national curriculum subjects.

What are Ofsted looking for 2024?

Finally, safeguarding continues to be a huge focus for Ofsted, as outlined in its further education and skills handbook. Inspectors will look at how leaders and managers have adapted approaches to safeguarding in recent years to make sure that: Delivering face-to-face education for vulnerable learners was prioritised.

What is the horseshoe pattern in teaching?

In a horseshoe setup, desks are placed in a semicircle. The desks face the front of the room and focus students' attention to the center of the room. The horseshoe style is typically used for demonstrations or group discussions.

What are the five tips on seating guests?

Do you put yourself on the seating chart?

Seat yourself and the wedding party first. It's your wedding, so it's your choice if you want a sweetheart table or prefer to sit with your family or the wedding party. Next, seat the immediate family and wedding party. Sit down with your partner and make a list of people who absolutely can NOT sit together.

What do Ofsted ask subject leaders?

Your Role as Subject Leader

What do children think of your subject? What links are there between your subject and the rest of the curriculum? How do you know if pupils 'learn the curriculum'? How do you monitor your subject?

What is Section 5 Ofsted?

Section 5 Ofsted refers to the individual inspection of an educational setting, to ensure the overall effectiveness of said setting meets Ofsted's standards. The inspection follows criteria which identify overall effectiveness: Quality of education. Behaviour and attitudes.