Ofsted e-safety and inspection

1. Ofsted e-safetyand inspection JISC Seminar February 2011

2. What Ofsted formally states it will ‘take into account’ on inspection in respect of e-safety. • The practicalities of inspection with respect to e-safety. • What Ofsted inspectors might hope to see in terms of good practice in e-safety.

3. Ofsted e-safetyand inspection SAFEGUARDING – IN ALL ITS ASPECTS – IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF INSPECTION

4. Ofsted e-safety See Handbook for inspection at http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/Ofsted-home/Forms-and-guidance/Browse-all-by/Other/General/Handbook-for-the-inspection-of-further-education-and-skills-from-September-2009

5. Ofsted e-Safety A3 ‘How safe do learners feel?’ (page 48) To make their judgements, inspectors will evaluate the extent to which: • learners use safe working practices in learning and at work • learners say they feel safe.

6. (A3) Inspectors should take into account where relevant … • learners’ understanding and use of internet safety measures • learners’ understanding of abuse, discrimination, bullying and harassment and what action to take if they occur • the extent to which learners’ complaints about safety-related matters have been rapidly and effectively tackled…

7. Ofsted e-safety C3. How effectively does the provider promote the safeguarding of learners? (p64) To make their judgements, inspectors will evaluate the extent to which: • learners are safeguarded and protected • staff take action to identify and respond appropriately to users’ welfare concerns • safeguarding is prioritised • providers work together with agencies and professionals effectively to safeguard learners.

8. (C3) Inspectors should take into account where relevant … • the extent to which all learning and development sites provide a safe learning environment and safe working practices are promoted in training and at work • whether, when a learner reports abuse, the provider has taken appropriate action

9. (C3) Inspectors should take into account where relevant … • how well the provider ensures that appropriate training on safeguarding has taken place for all staff, governors and volunteers, which is regularly updated • whether all staff, governors and volunteers working regularly with children under age 18 and vulnerable adults have been trained to recognise signs of abuse, and how to respond to disclosures from learners

10. (C3) Inspectors should take into account where relevant … • whether policies on bullying and discrimination are effectively implemented • the extent to which all learning and development sites provide a safe learning environment and safe working practices are promoted in training and at work • whether the curriculum includes understanding of bullying, abuse and internet safety.

11. The practicalities of inspection with respect to e-safety • Pre-inspection brief - may be a focus • Size of team • Expertise of team • ICT subject area inspection • Concerns raised during inspection • Learners’ views • THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFEGUARDING

12. And finally… Advice to inspectors (1) …providers should • Educate learners (and staff) • Assess risks presented • Work with partners • Involve mangers and learners in developing acceptable policies

13. Ofsted e-safety Advice to inspectors (2) Type of risk can be categorised as • Physical • Contact • Conduct • Content • Commerce