What is the Ofsted handbook?
This handbook describes the main activities carried out during inspections of maintained schools and academies in England under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. It sets out the evaluation criteria that inspectors use to make their judgements and on which they report.
What is a full section 5 Ofsted inspection?
Schools judged ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ However, if we find some evidence that a school would now be better than it was, or that standards may be declining, we will carry out a full inspection with graded judgements. We call this a section 5 inspection.
What are Ofsted looking for in secondary schools?
In short, Ofsted will be looking for schools that are offering a well thought-out, knowledge-led curriculum They are looking for a curriculum that also that promotes the mastery maths approach, whilst allowing pupils opportunities for in-depth study.
What do secondary schools look for Ofsted?
Inspectors will look at how you create a safe, calm, orderly and positive environment in your school and the impact this has on the behaviour and attitudes of pupils.
How many days is a Section 8 inspection?
2 days
In almost all cases, a section 8 inspection of a good or outstanding school will last for 2 days. However, a section 8 inspection of any good/outstanding primary school or a good/outstanding maintained nursery school that has fewer than 150 pupils or children on its roll will last for one day.
What can trigger an Ofsted inspection?
What triggers a Section 8 Ofsted inspection?
- For investigating concerns such as safeguarding, behaviour and/or other matters.
- For monitoring schools that have been rated ‘require improvement’ or ‘inadequate’
- A Section 8 inspection can be used as a short inspection for schools rated ‘good’
What is a Section 48 inspection?
What is a section 48 inspection? If your school is designated as having a religious character, it’ll have its denominational education and collective worship inspected under section 48 of the Education Act 2005. This is in addition to Ofsted inspections.
What does Ofsted Handbook say about school inspection?
Ofsted guidance on inspecting maintained schools and academies in England under the education inspection framework. This handbook is primarily a guide for Ofsted inspectors on how to carry out inspections of maintained schools and academies under section 5 of the Education Act 2005.
Where does Ofsted fall under the Education Act 2005?
Guidance for Ofsted inspectors carrying out school inspections under section 8 of the Education Act 2005. Section 8 inspections do not fall under section 5 of the Education Act 2005 (read the section 5 handbook ). They include:
When did Ofsted start carrying out Section 8 inspections?
Guidance for Ofsted inspectors carrying out school inspections under section 8 of the Education Act 2005. We are now carrying out some on-site inspections under the education inspection framework (EIF).
Are there any additional inspections of Independent Schools?
This document provides guidance to help Ofsted inspectors in carrying out additional inspections of independent schools. This handbook sets out the main activities for conducting inspections of independent schools that are commissioned by the Department for Education outside of the normal inspection cycle.