NEW OfSTED INSPECTION FRAMEWORK FROM JANUARY 2012

1. NEW OfSTED INSPECTION FRAMEWORK FROM JANUARY 2012 Evaluation Schedule www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012

2. Main changes • Slimmer evaluation schedule • Updated criteria to evaluate schools • Increased focus on teaching, learning and assessment • More lesson observations often joint with senior leaders • Increased focus across the curriculum on Reading, writing , spelling and Mathematics www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012

3. Main changes • Inspectors to hear pupils read in Primary Schools and focus on the teaching of reading and promoting communication in Special Schools • Slimmed down but beware 27 former judgements combined within this new evaluation schedule www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012

4. 5 Main areas • Different groups – Achievement (inc SEND) • Teaching • Leadership and management • Behaviour • Safeguarding www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012

5. Safeguarding – Still major focus • Schools still need to stay strong on promoting cohesive communities- community cohesion • SMSC – Spiritual, Moral. Social and Cultural • Central record – CRBs • Child Protection > staff training www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012

6. Social And Cultural • Showing value for money judged by outcomes and effectiveness • Tracking progress and achievement over time for extended list of groups • Particular focus on pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – Not SEN but SEND – seen SENDco advert www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012

7. Groups of pupils • Disabled pupils, as defined by Equality Act 2010 and those with special educational needs • Boys • Girls • Groups of pupils whose prior attainment may be different from that of other groups • Those who are academically more able www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012

8. Groups of pupils • Pupils for whom English is an additional language • Minority ethnic pupils • Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children • Looked after children • Pupils known to be eligible for school meals • Lesbian, gay and bisexual pupils www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012

9. Groups of pupils • Transsexual pupils • Young carers • Pupils from low income backgrounds • Other vulnerable groups www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012

10. STARTING POINTS? • About outcomes from starting points – so excellent baseline assessments that are recorded are essential • Be able to show progress over time www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012

11. Evidence considered • Direct observation • Pupils work • Case studies • Pupils views • Parent / carers views • Staff views • Progress since starting point www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012

12. Notice and Inspection • Same amount of notice. 2 – 3 days • Outstanding Schools will still get inspected as – Part of themed inspection - If there is a concern re Safeguarding - If there is a change of leadership • Satisfactory schools will be inspected more often than Good ones www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012

13. Questions? • Discuss implications! • Maria Landy – School Improvement Adviser • Tel 07803 602434 www.marialandy.co.uk. New Ofsted Jan 2012