Content topic inspections, Ofsted http://www.naht.org.uk/inspections.rss Responding to claims by new Ofsted chief, Sir Michael Wilshaw, that 5,000 school leaders are inept, the NAHT said constant castigation of a profession already under attack might make good headlines but would not lead to the ultimate goal of providing the best quality education possible for all pupils. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/condemnation-alone-wont-improve-performance-working-together-will/ 28684 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120206000000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:17:28 GMT 20120206091728 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:18:58 GMT 2012020611111858 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections The latest edition of 'Early Years Inspection and Regulation' includes a number of useful links to information about the inspection of early years' settings. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/inspection-of-early-years-settings/ 28579 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120130000000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:38 GMT 20120130140038 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:10:11 GMT 201201301421011 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) claims attempts to make league tables a fairer reflection of school performance, have fallen short of the mark. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/new-system-fails-to-reflect-school-performance/ 28530 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120126000000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:42:48 GMT 20120126094248 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:11:00 GMT 201201261311100 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs A/AS levels Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Assessment Performance Tables Examinations NAHT says plans to introduce the new category of requires improvement require Ofsted to put its own house in order too. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/raise-the-bar-but-beware-labels-that-demoralise/ 28426 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120117000000 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:00:26 GMT 20120117100026 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:14:38 GMT 2012011710101438 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Top Story England Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections It is disturbing to see Ofsted change its position in a matter of days and suggests the policy has been created with an eye more to the sound-bite than the evidence." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/move-to-no-notice-inspections-wont-improve-school-performance/ 28338 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:21:57 GMT 20120110152157 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:50:08 GMT 20120110135008 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:21:46 GMT 201201101532146 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Government Policy Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections NAHT has welcomed Ofsted's intervention on claims of routine attempts to dupe school inspectors. Russell Hobby, general secretary of the NAHT, said: We agree with Ofsted's position on claims of cheating. The rumours lack both credibility and substance." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/chat-room-gossip-does-not-prove-abuse-of-inspection-system/ 28310 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120106000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:54:26 GMT 20120106165426 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:08:28 GMT 2012011210100828 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed a report which aims to drive up teaching quality but questions whether re-labelling so-called 'coasting' schools is the way to achieve it. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/a-new-label-wont-help-to-encourage-teaching/ 28100 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111205000000 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:09:28 GMT 20111205140928 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:01:36 GMT 201112051530136 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) claims criticisms of 'coasting schools' fail to acknowledge and encourage - the real achievements of England's pupils and teachers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/government-fails-to-recognise-progress/ 27894 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111123000000 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:08:48 GMT 20111123100848 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:17:00 GMT 2011112312121700 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Government Policy Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Links from Ofsted website: Completing the record of inspection evidence and judgements (independent schools) and Conducting inspections of independent schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-update-on-inspections-of-independent-schools/ 27606 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:15:07 GMT 20111101151507 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:28:11 GMT 20111031112811 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:15:07 GMT 201111011531507 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections While welcoming parent feedback, the National Association of Head Teachers has reacted with alarm to a scheme for parents to leave feedback on their child's school on an Ofsted website, and warned against the potential for anonymous mischief-making. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-parent-survey-positive-but-open-to-abuse/ 27531 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:02:26 GMT 20111020110226 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:53:09 GMT 20111020105309 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:02:26 GMT 2011102011110226 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Government Policy Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Parent Mother Father News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has congratulated Sir Michael Wilshaw on his appointment as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools and has listed its hopes for Ofsted under his leadership. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/nahts-wish-list-for-wilshaws-new-ofsted/ 27462 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:09:33 GMT 20111014140933 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:04:40 GMT 20111014140440 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:09:33 GMT 201110141420933 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Government Policy Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections The new Ofsted inspection framework comes into effect in January 2012. This is a quick view of the points which stand out. It is not comprehensive and more detailed analysis will follow. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/quick-guide-to-the-new-ofsted-framework/ 27195 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:06:39 GMT 20110930150639 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:07:52 GMT 201109301640752 Site Administrator Assessment Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Education Leaders Guide to... Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Another new framework for Ofsted; but it's how it's used that counts, say school leaders. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/another-new-framework-for-ofsted/ 27187 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:18:45 GMT 20110930091845 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:46:17 GMT 201109300994617 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections There is currently some confusion as to the role of the School Improvement Partner (SIP) in relation to Head Teacher performance management (PM). Regulations put in place under the previous government specify that the governing body must take advice from an external adviser when undertaking performance management of the head teacher. All local authorities were required to put in place SIPs and, when these were appointed, the governing body had to use the SIP as the external adviser. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/use-of-sips-for-performance-management/ 27097 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:15:07 GMT 20110927091507 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:11:47 GMT 20110927091147 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:15:07 GMT 201109270991507 Site Administrator Performance SIP School Management Performance Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Staff management Accountability Performance Performance Tables SIP Performance Management Michael Gove's sudden doubts about the validity of outstanding ratings are disturbing given the speed with which the government has rushed to exempt outstanding schools from inspection and grant them Academy status. Perhaps this soul searching about the inspection regime should have happened first? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/the-inspection-system-is-failing-not-schools/ 26913 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:37:32 GMT 20110916093732 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:58:23 GMT 20110915165823 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:37:32 GMT 201109160993732 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Performance Tables Government Policy Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections So called 'Gove Compare' website fails to give parents the most important information on education, says NAHT. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/gove-compare-website-is-useful-but-limited/ 26858 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:24:21 GMT 20110914102421 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:33:23 GMT 20110914093323 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:24:21 GMT 2011091410102421 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Performance Tables Targets Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections In its report on best practice for safeguarding children in schools, Ofsted claims that just two per cent of schools it inspected were considered to have inadequate safeguarding procedures in place. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/98-per-cent-of-schools-are-getting-safeguarding-right/ 26670 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:21:32 GMT 20110905132132 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:38:22 GMT 20110902093822 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:21:32 GMT 201109051312132 Karen Morris Performance Inspections Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Safeguarding Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Summary of information provided in recent Ofsted Newsletters. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-newsletter-summary-august-2011/ 26643 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110830000000 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:23:23 GMT 20110830102323 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:23:34 GMT 201108311532334 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Advice on how to make formal and informal complaints about an Ofsted Inspection. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/complaining-about-an-ofsted-inspection/ 26632 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110825000000 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:37:05 GMT 20110825163705 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:16:50 GMT 2011101711111650 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Targets Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Bursar/SBM Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Reports Key advice item Latest updates in Ofsted's Early Years Newsletter. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/ofsted-early-years-inspection-and-regulation/ 26526 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110823000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:18:59 GMT 20110823091859 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:27:14 GMT 201108311532714 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Targets Extended Schools Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Health, Safety and Welfare Key advice item Important changes in Ofsted inspection paperwork and other helpful information which was provided in recent Ofsted newsletters. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/inspection-of-special-educational-needs/ 26518 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110822000000 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:02:30 GMT 20110822160230 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:54:07 GMT 2011092112125407 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Targets Extended Schools Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Accountability and Community FAQs related to the contents of the Annual Report to Parents and suggested answers http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/annual-report-to-parents/ 26028 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:54:36 GMT 20110712095436 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:23:10 GMT 2011091412122310 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Accountability and Community Parents and Pupils Accountability Parents Reports Engagement Key advice item susan Young provides a summary of Lord Bew's final report. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/leadersguidetobewfinalreport/ 25815 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110623000000 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:20:04 GMT 20110623152004 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:43:17 GMT 2011083110104317 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Top Story England IAPS Assessment Action Accountability and Community Curriculum and practice Accountability Assessment Performance Tables SATs Testing Members have sought clarification about whether schools are still required to publish a School Profile. The following statement appeared on the DfE's website in May. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/status-of-the-school-profile/ 25763 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110621000000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:29:00 GMT 20110621112900 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:56:34 GMT 201109050995634 Site Administrator School Policies Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Governing Bodies Accountability and Community Accountability School Profile School Prospectus As you will know, the online SEF facility is due to be taken down at the end of July. However, there is a facility to upload a SEF to a Management Information System (MIS). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/sef-transitional-arrangements/ 25734 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:00:58 GMT 20110905100058 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:27:13 GMT 20110620092713 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:00:58 GMT 2011090510100058 Site Administrator Performance Inspections SEF Targets Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The National Association of Head Teachers has welcomed calls to synchronise support for pupils whose families serve in the armed forces. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-calls-for-services-children-support/ 25048 Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110520000000 Fri, 20 May 2011 10:46:59 GMT 20110520104659 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:23:45 GMT 2011083011112345 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England NAHT has welcomed Ofsted's report on the best way to teach English in schools as further proof that inspirational teaching is the most effective way of achieving good results for pupils. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/inspiration-at-heart-of-educational-excellence/ 24977 Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110513000000 Fri, 13 May 2011 10:04:10 GMT 20110513100410 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:37:37 GMT 2011083011113737 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The Education Committee have been hearing evidence about Ofsted since November, and included a seminar with inspectors and a visit to Finland a nation without inspectors which rapidly becoming an exemplar for Government education policy part of the evidence http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-to-ofsted-report/ 24680 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110415000000 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:50:23 GMT 20110415145023 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:55:08 GMT 201108231535508 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Ofsted provide guidance on judging attainment and achievement in Key Stage 1, Special, Junior and Middle Schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/judging-attainment-and-achievement/ 24583 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110407000000 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:54:48 GMT 20110407115448 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:39:52 GMT 201109051533952 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Latest advice from Russell Hobby on floor standards for Primary School Leaders helps clarify the position for schools, including those involved in the Sats Boycott http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/floor-standards-advice/ 24477 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110329000000 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:51:44 GMT 20110329095144 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:20:28 GMT 2011101711112028 Site Administrator Assessment Data management SATs Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Top Story England Curriculum and practice Assessment Progress Key advice item Suggested changes to the Ofsted framework must go further according to NAHT. Responding to the launch of Ofsted's consultation document on changes to school inspections in England, General Secretary of the NAHT, Russell Hobby, said: ''We need fundamental changes to the way inspection is carried out. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/school-leaders-give-ofsted-notice-to-improve/ 24403 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110321000000 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:07:55 GMT 20110321090755 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:24:19 GMT 2011083012122419 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Clarity on floor standards for schools that boycotted SATs in 2010. Teacher assessment must be taken into account. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/clarity-on-dfe-floor-standards/ 24367 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110316000000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:59 GMT 20110316160159 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:32:42 GMT 201201051643242 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Performance Tables Targets Examples of practical strategies that would allow information gathered during classroom observations [and other PM evidence collection activities] to be used for a variety of purposes. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/multiple-use-of-information-2010/ 23573 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110120000000 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:41:45 GMT 20110120104145 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:26:59 GMT 201108231642659 Site Administrator School Management People Performance Management People management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Advice England Life Member Accountability and Community Staff management Accountability Performance SEF Observation This article sets out Ofsted's requirements, relating to data, during inspection http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/ofsteds-data-expectations-in-childrens-centres/ 23388 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110111000000 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:37:51 GMT 20110111163751 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:33:26 GMT 2011090911113326 Site Administrator Assessment Performance Inspections School Management Performance Management Ofsted Head Deputy Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections An Ofsted Report confirms that scrapping the Sats has resulted in improved Science teaching and learning in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-science-report/ 23290 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:48:10 GMT 20110110094810 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:44:11 GMT 20110106164411 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:48:06 GMT 201101100994806 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Russell Hobby has written to Michael Gove requesting a full review of School Inspection in England http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/naht-calls-for-inspection-review/ 23101 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:03:41 GMT 20110909150341 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:16:07 GMT 20101217161607 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:03:41 GMT 201109091530341 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Government Policy Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Secondary FE Top Story England Letters Bursar/SBM Ofwatch 2009 The best headteachers inspire their staff with a clear role model, encourage them to develop their own leadership skills, share information openly and focus on teaching and learning, according to a new Ofsted report http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/developing-leadership/ 22726 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:54:41 GMT 20110614165441 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:15:50 GMT 20101203101550 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:54:41 GMT 201106141645441 Helen Berry Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Top Story England Today's report reinforces what we already know, that the vast majority of schools are great places to be. The evidence is clear: day in and day out, children in our schools are safe, well-behaved, well-taught and making good progress. Even in the most challenging circumstances, great leadership and great teaching are transforming lives. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/schools-doing-great-work/ 22642 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101123000000 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:16:25 GMT 20101123141625 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:46:15 GMT 201108301424615 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England The claim that head teachers regularly 'hide unruly pupils' from Ofsted is built on nothing more than anecdote. There is no evidence whatsoever that this happens. Quite the opposite: head teachers are a highly trusted profession and rightly so. Their pride in their schools means they want to be judged on what really happens. They are demanding of themselves and rigorous in their self evaluation. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/naht-challenge-witness-statement-on-behaviour/ 22614 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101122000000 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:34:03 GMT 20101122113403 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:48:13 GMT 201108301424813 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England NAHT comments on aspects of the Ofsted Report - 'Reading by Six', which looks at good practice across 12 contrasting schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/reading-by-six/ 22530 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:02:51 GMT 20101115100251 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:16:26 GMT 20101112161626 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:02:47 GMT 2010111510100247 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Top Story England When Alan Lee was due to take up his first full headship, he discovered that his personal Ofsted rating as a leader was likely to change overnight, from outstanding in his current school to satisfactory in the new school. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/from-outstanding-to-satisfactory/ 22350 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101029000000 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:47:39 GMT 20101029114739 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:58:17 GMT 201109010995817 Site Administrator Inspections Leadership School Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Top Story England Learners and teachers are enthusiastic but find the system complex. We can only be thankful that they didn't get the uptake initially projected! The report raises doubts about the capacity to expand further; a fear compounded by decisions taken by the government in recent months. It has dammed the Diploma with faint praise whilst reducing levels of centrally provided support. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsteds-conclusions-resonate-with-naht-members/ 22264 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101026000000 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:12:26 GMT 20101026101226 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:20:50 GMT 201108301532050 Site Administrator Diplomas Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Media Resources Children Centre Leader/Manager Less bureaucracy for school leaders as Secretary of State Michael Gove tells Ofsted to ditch the Self Evaluation Form. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/gove-tells-ofsted-to-ditch-the-sef-in-england/ 21843 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:15:51 GMT 20110615141551 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:30:34 GMT 20100924113034 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:15:51 GMT 201106151421551 Helen Berry Performance Inspections SEF Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England The government has announced this morning that it intends to dispense with the school Self Evaluation Form (the SEF). Schools will welcome the move to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/naht-welcomes-scrapping-of-the-sef/ 21836 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100923000000 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:30:39 GMT 20100923133039 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:35:38 GMT 201108301533538 Site Administrator Performance Inspections SEF Ofsted Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager NAHT is preparing its response to the Education Select Committee's inquiry into the role and performance of Ofsted and would welcome the views of members on seven key areas http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-inquiry/ 21473 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:55:35 GMT 20100910095535 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:08:10 GMT 20100909160810 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:55:31 GMT 201009100995531 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Hot Topic 1 Top Story England An interview with Lesley Gannon from NAHT and Paul Williams, Headteacher http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-interview/ 19781 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:35:30 GMT 20110705153530 Tue, 04 May 2010 10:28:48 GMT 20100504102848 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:35:14 GMT 201107051533514 Helen Berry Inspections Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Video News England Early Years Primary Secondary Annual Conference 2010 In an attempt to combat some of the uncertainties surrounding Ofsted's requirements for safeguarding, they have now produced a series of frequently asked questions which is available on the Ofsted website. Should an inspectors understanding of the requirements appear to differ from the information listed here, please contact us and the Ofsted helpline (08456 40 40 40) immediately. If you would like to discuss this, or other inspection issues, please contact Lesley Gannon on lesleyg@naht.org.uk. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/safeguarding-and-ofsted-further-information/ 17765 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091217000000 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:30:31 GMT 20091217103031 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:36:47 GMT 2011122210103647 Site Administrator Inspections Child Protection Vetting Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Ofwatch 2009 Safeguarding Accountability and Community Parents and Pupils Accountability Pupils Inspections Safeguarding Ofsted have issued revised guidance for Inspectors on assessing Safeguarding. They have also issued revised guidance on the grade description for Outstanding behaviour. The guidance was published in Schools and Inspections November 2009 which is attached here. If you would like to discuss this or any other inspection issue, please contact Lesley Gannon on lesleyg@naht.org.uk http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/revised-guidance-on-safeguarding-and-outstanding-behaviour/ 17435 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091125000000 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:34:14 GMT 20091125163414 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:37:22 GMT 2011122210103722 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Children Centre Leader/Manager Parents and Pupils Pupils Safeguarding Ofsted Inspectors conducting section 5 Inspections expect schools to have effective Safeguarding procedures in place. These must comply with the statutory requirements and should follow the Guidance set out in the DCSF document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/safeguarding-and-ofsted-section-5-inspections-england/ 16484 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091006000000 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:14:03 GMT 20091006111403 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:40:01 GMT 201108231644001 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Safeguarding Accountability and Community Parents and Pupils Accountability Pupils Inspections Safeguarding Ofsted have made changes to the monitoring arrangements for maintained schools receiving Satisfactory, Notice to Improve or Special Measures. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/important-changes-to-ofsted-monitoring-arrangements/ 16121 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090916000000 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:43:10 GMT 20090916154310 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:34:40 GMT 2011122210103440 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Advice England Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Ofsted has today published details of how its inspection of children's services will be conducted under the new Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/inspection-of-children-services/ 14625 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:20:27 GMT 20110615142027 Fri, 29 May 2009 10:58:54 GMT 20090529105854 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:20:27 GMT 201106151422027 Helen Berry Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Safeguarding Public consultation on proposals for the next cycle of Estyn Inspections 2010 - 2016, including NAHT Cymru's letter to the Chief Inspector and response to Estyn 2010 framework consultation. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/estyn-inspections-2010-2016/ 14074 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:26:45 GMT 20090814112645 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:44:07 GMT 20090416114407 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:26:45 GMT 2009081411112645 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru Primary Secondary Press release regarding recruitment and retention http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-style-inspections-contribute-to-poor-retention/ 7581 Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080502000000 Fri, 02 May 2008 15:38:10 GMT 20080502153810 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:34:25 GMT 201108301643425 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader England Primary Secondary Press Release Annual Conference 2008