Category Archives: Ofsted

Choosing your brick wall

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Dan

I have been exploring an issue with a friend recently. It is to do with how we respond to the demands by Ofsted and schools for 4 levels of progress through KS3 and beyond. The problem for me is not … Continue reading →

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Making a Mark: with luck.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Dan

I am just reading Making a Mark (HMI March 2012) which is the latest report about art education in England by my old friend and colleague Ian (otherwise known as HMI). Click here for a copy. It is so overwhelmingly sensible … Continue reading →

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New Ofsted Consultation

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Dan

“…We propose therefore to focus on these aspects and to consider subject understanding and the use of assessment as key contributory factors in judging the quality of teaching.” The new Ofsted framework is out for consultation. As expected it involves … Continue reading →

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DIY Ofsted: New Guidance for Subject Reviews

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Dan

>On June 9 2010 Ofsted published draft guidance to be used on ‘Subject Survey Visits’. These are subject visits by specialist Ofsted inspectors. The outcome is a letter containing the findings and judgements of the inspector. This letter is published … Continue reading →

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