In section 332ZB (notice and service of documents on a (1) Section 332ZC (case friendsWales) is amended as follows. We understand that assessment arrangements may have been altered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 347. B.F Skinner is regarded as the father of operant conditioning and introduced a new term to behavioral psychology, reinforcement. Appraisal. Pupils with SEND do not benefit from a good-quality education. This part sets out the grade descriptors that inspectors will use in coming to judgements on graded inspections. 41. 18.The italic cross-heading preceding section 171ZF is repealed. In section 326 (appeal against contents of statement), in subsection (1) Section 326A (unopposed appeals) is amended as follows. Through operant conditioning, an individual makes an association between a particular behavior and a consequence. In graded inspections, we use Ofsteds full framework and grade the school for its overall effectiveness and against our key judgement (and any relevant provision judgement) grade descriptors. The number of deep dives will vary depending on the size of the school and the inspection team: in primary schools (and infant, junior and lower-middle schools), inspectors will always carry out a deep dive in reading and deep dives in one or more foundation subjects. If the school retains its URN following a change, it will be treated as the same school. 161. However, where the ungraded inspection has been led by a contracted Ofsted Inspector (OI), the OI may either remain as the lead inspector for the graded inspection or an HMI may lead the graded inspection. Where appropriate, inspectors will also refer to the following guidance: Inspecting teaching of the protected characteristics in schools, Separation by sex: implications for the inspections of mixed sex/co-educational schools. Inspectors understand that subject leadership works differently in different schools especially smaller schools and will work within that context in each school. 72. We produce inspection reports of all our registered service providers and store them in our directory. There is no mandatory requirement for a school to inform parents about the inspection. 100. The school must provide opportunities for inspectors to speak to pupils with no other adults present, as it is important that pupils are able to express their views freely to inspectors. Since September 2020, schools have also been required to teach: relationships education (key stages 1 and 2), relationships and sex education (key stage 3 and 4). In setting up discussions, inspectors will select a sample of staff, as research suggests that staff are most affected by pupils challenging behaviour. 242. The lead inspector will: make the school aware of its statutory duty to inform parents of the inspection and that the Ofsted Parent View tool is the main method for gathering the views of parents at the point of inspection; inspectors will remind the school that Ofsteds letter to parents containing the link to Ofsted Parent View may be sent electronically, or a paper copy may be given to pupils to take home, discuss the nature of the SEND resource base, if applicable, discuss any nursery provision (see the Provision for 2- and 3-year-olds section), before- and/or after-school care and holiday clubs led and managed directly by the school, particularly if these take 2- to 8-year-olds, establish whether the school is linked to a childrens home, and if so whether the childrens home is managed by the school. 68. See the guidance Inspecting teaching of the protected characteristics for more information. However, as with all provision, maintained nursery schools have some specific factors that should be taken into account. News. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. 377. 15. This should be set out in a scheme of delegation. In both these circumstances, we informed the predecessor schools that their next inspection would be a graded inspection. If a school is not meeting its requirements in respect of CIEAG, inspectors will state this in the inspection report. They do not have basic fluency in number and shape, space and measure. However, we define off-rolling as: The practice of removing a pupil from the school roll without a formal, permanent exclusion or by encouraging a parent to remove their child from the school roll, when the removal is primarily in the interests of the school rather than in the best interests of the pupil. School teachers qualifications. This is reflected in pupils positive behaviour and conduct. 180. You can change your cookie settings at any time. 132. For either case or both, inspectors will give a grade, summarise the key findings and explain the effectiveness grading in the inspection report. Qualified teacher status. Detailed guidance, regulations and rules We use risk assessment to ensure that our approach to inspection is proportionate, to focus our efforts on where we can have the greatest impact. 208. 234. 335. Additionally, inspectors will expect schools to have effective behaviour policies in place regarding harmful sexual behaviour. Gaming and off-rolling when carrying out inspection activities, inspectors will be particularly alert to any evidence that suggests that the school may be gaming or off-rolling. %PDF-1.6 % If a school is not meeting its requirements in respect of careers advice, inspectors will state this in the inspection report. The most disadvantaged pupils consistently benefit from this excellent work. Inspectors will also talk to and observe pupils in a range of situations outside of normal lessons to evaluate other aspects of personal development, behaviour and attitudes, for example: at the start and finish of the school day, during lunchtime, including in the dining hall, and breaktimes or playtimes, during enrichment activities (including clubs and activities outside of the normal timetabled curriculum). Expanded definition of bullying to include the 'imbalance of power'. In all cases, the inspection process should not be treated as complete until all inspection activity has been carried out and the final version of the inspection report has been sent to the school. We will not provide schools with any information from any lesson visit with the intention that it be used in capability or disciplinary proceedings or for the purposes of performance management. Personal development is likely to be inadequate if any one of the following applies. 361. Act 1999 (c. 2). Inspectors will want to understand how providers ensure that pupils who attend multiple settings or part time are kept safe when they are not on site for the whole school day. Any remote education is well integrated within course(s) of study, and is well designed to support the wider implementation of the schools curriculum. We will judge schools taking radically different approaches to the curriculum fairly. 179. In making their judgements about a schools overall effectiveness, inspectors will consider whether the standard of education is good or whether it exceeds good and is outstanding. Inspectors will also note if any children receive additional funding. This is shown by their respect and attitudes towards different religious, ethnic and socio-economic groups in the local, national and global communities. 281. Inspectors will want to meet those responsible for governance during the inspection. Inspectors will consider the quality of registered alternative provision using our latest inspection report and assess its impact on the overall quality of education for pupils in a proportionate way. The empty string is the special case where the sequence has length zero, so there are no symbols in the string. Children are highly motivated and are eager to join in. 294. 2112 0 obj <>stream 200. Pupils cannot communicate, read, write or apply mathematics sufficiently well for their age and are therefore unable to succeed in the next year or stage of education, or in training or employment. The school meets all the criteria for good in the effectiveness of sixth-form provision securely and consistently. About EEF. 112. There is strong take-up by pupils of the opportunities provided by the school. If there are relatively minor shortcomings in a schools procedures and the school is able to resolve them on the day of the inspection, then inspectors can make an assessment that safeguarding is effective. This is because disruptive behaviour or sudden changes in behaviour can be an indication of unmet needs or a change in another aspect of a young persons life. 18. (1) Section 59 (regulations governing activities) is amended as follows. 25.In section 60 (inspections), in subsection (1) for under this 26.After Chapter 3 (regulation of later years provision for children PART 4 Voluntary registration with childminder agency. 14. We will normally carry out ungraded inspections of academy converters approximately every 4 years. Staff read to children in a way that excites and engages them, introducing new ideas, concepts and vocabulary. 331. 459. 241. In these settings, inspectors will gather and evaluate evidence about: how well leaders identify, assess and meet the needs of pupils when they first begin to attend the PRU or other alternative provider, including pupils with SEND, how well leaders ensure that the curriculum is coherently sequenced and meets all pupils needs, starting points and aspirations for the future, including through remote education, how successfully leaders involve parents, carers and, as necessary, other professionals or specialist services in deciding how best to support pupils, whether leaders are ambitious for all pupils, and the extent to which those responsible for governance understand the particular context of the provision, how well leaders include pupils in all aspects of school life, giving particular emphasis to how well they are prepared for their next steps in education, employment and training, and adult lives, how well leaders ensure that pupils outcomes are improving as a result of any different or additional provision being made for them, including outcomes for pupils with SEND. 134. 4 July 2017. If a primary school does not teach about lesbian, gay and bisexual relationships, this will not have an impact on the leadership and management judgement as long as the school can satisfy inspectors that it has still fulfilled the requirements of the DfEs statutory guidance. 131. Departments. Inspectors will meet any trainees employed by the school on the School Direct (salaried) route to assess their support, mentoring and induction. They listen intently and respond positively to adults and each other. They teach children to take managed risks and challenges as they play and learn, supporting them to be active and develop physically. For example, they use it to help students embed and use knowledge fluently and flexibly, to evaluate the application of skills, or to check understanding and inform teaching or to understand different starting points and gaps as a result of the pandemic. 249. All MATs should have, and publish, a scheme of delegation clearly setting out everything that has been delegated by the board of trustees to the local governing board or any other person or body. {{ #verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ ^verifyErrors }}Something went wrong. In a MAT, the trustees are responsible for governance. It sabotages real accountability. This is checked well by staff and leaders. 1 February 2022. 40. 53. The separation may have an impact on the schools grade: a school is unlikely to be judged as good or outstanding in leadership and management if it is separating pupils unlawfully, if the school has genuine and imminent plans to reintegrate pupils, a judgement of requires improvement will normally be appropriate, in other cases, the grade will likely be inadequate for leadership and management. Where a decision is lawful, but still meets Ofsteds definition of off-rolling, inspectors will be careful to consider the context of the decision and the integrity of leaders actions. A significant minority of pupils show a lack of respect for each other and/or staff and a lack of self-discipline. 37. about the implications of the school being placed in a category of concern if the school is judged to be inadequate, using the wording set out in the schools causing concern section. 355. 247. 139. (1) Section 744 (payments to adopters, etc: England and Wales) 69.In section 806(5) (persons who are not foster carers for 70.Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), Special educational needs: consequential amendments, PART 1 Amendments to the Education Act 1996. In evaluating the quality of education, inspectors will form a top-level view of the curriculum through conversations with senior leaders and through data. World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education. For example, they use it to help pupils embed and use knowledge fluently, or to check understanding and inform teaching, or to understand different starting points and gaps as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Urgent inspections are selective and focus sharply on the issues raised that caused the school to be inspected. Did you know MyMaths can save teachers up to 5 hours per week? 417. 4 July 2017. If a child discloses to an inspector that they are suffering or at risk of abuse, the inspector will stop all other activity and focus on ensuring that the child receives the help they need. 423. Pupils are unprepared for life in modern Britain. 427. Beyond these initial inspections, future inspections of these schools will take place as set out above. The HMI should invite the school to inform parents so that there is an opportunity for parents to contribute their views about the school through Ofsted Parent View. The grade for early years and/or the grade for the sixth-form provision may be the same as, or higher or lower than, the overall effectiveness grade. Other students recalled Mr DeSantis spending time at parties with seniors who lived in the town near the school. Inspectors will meet school leaders to discuss the results of the interviews and surveys of pupils and staff. 185. Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40). Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. They will also share evidence electronically. We will look at whatever curriculum the school is using. We will provide schools with a letter to pass on to parents that formally notifies them of a graded or ungraded inspection. Give kids a head start in STEM. Where practically possible, inspectors will carry out discussions with individuals, not groups, to allow members of staff to give clear evidence without being influenced by the views or expectations of others in the group when talking about a sensitive issue. Some schools are exempt from the learning and development requirements of the EYFS. The Children Act 1989 is amended as follows. Governors in particular must ensure that the schools arrangements for safeguarding meet statutory requirements. 11. There is a full note of how the criteria relate to the evidence available in our EIF research commentary. The personal development judgement is used by inspectors to evaluate the schools intent to provide for the personal development of all pupils, and the quality with which the school implements this work. On graded inspections, inspectors will ensure that the judgement on the effectiveness of early years provision includes an evaluation of the provision for 2- and 3-year-olds. advice on behaviour, attendance and bullying. Secondary schools prepare pupils for future success in education, employment or training. Again, the ungraded inspection will usually be deemed to be a graded inspection, usually within 48 hours. An ungraded inspection differs from a graded inspection, because it does not result in individual graded judgements; instead, it focuses on determining whether the school remains the same grade as it was at its previous graded inspection. Inspectors preparatory telephone conversations with headteachers have 2 elements: a short inspection-planning conversation that focuses on practical and logistical arrangements, a longer, reflective, educationally focused conversation about the schools progress since the last inspection, including how COVID-19 has affected this. 336. The school meets all the criteria for good in leadership and management securely and consistently. Leaders and staff are particularly attentive to the youngest childrens needs. At the end of the graded inspection, the school may receive any grade along the 4-point grading scale. Australia. Inspectors will, however, put more focus on the curriculum and less on schools generation, analysis and interpretation of data. 16. If there are weaknesses in a specific area, inspectors may make specific recommendations about what the school needs to do to tackle the weaknesses in that area. 223. During the second day of the inspection, the lead inspector may contact the regional duty desk again to discuss emerging findings. In maintained nursery schools, inspectors will always carry out at least 3 deep dives; one will be in communication and language and one other prime area of learning. Find out more The risk assessment process normally takes place in time for the start of the third school year after the most recent inspection. They share and cooperate well, demonstrating high levels of self-control and respect for others. Inspectors will gather any personal information necessary to assist them in inspecting a school. In most of these schools, denominational education and collective worship are inspected by a body appointed by the maintained schools governing body under section 48 of the Education Act 2005 or as provided in the academys funding agreement. The HMI must check the provider information portal (PIP) for information relevant to the inspection. 10. 389. Inspectors will look for any evidence that suggests that the school may be gaming or off-rolling, which could be evidence that the school would no longer receive at least its current grade if a graded inspection were carried out. Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned. 54. Get information on latest national and international events & more. (1) Section 171ZJ (provision supplementary to Part 12ZA) is amended 22.In section 176 (Parliamentary control of subordinate legislation), in subsection 23.Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5). 21. They will record the main points for feedback to the school in the evidence base. In section 89 (fees), in subsection (1) after to 4 (1) Section 90 (cases where consent to disclosure is withheld) (1) Section 93 (notices) is amended as follows. Requirement to be registered: teachers in Wales . In section 176 (Parliamentary control of subordinate legislation), in subsection Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5). 411. 250. Teaching should not be taken to imply a top down or formal way of working. The HMI will explain that the inspection will focus on the wider issues raised by the complaint and will not investigate the complaint itself. They will also look closely at how effective liaison is with other schools to ensure that there are appropriately high expectations and, as far as reasonably possible, continuity in pupils education programmes. Inspectors will use all their evidence to evaluate what it is like to be a student in the sixth form. 60. Inspectors will go beyond ensuring that schools meet statutory requirements, and beyond simply reviewing documents, to evaluate the safeguarding culture that has been established in the school. 24. 25. Merged the publication 'Supporting children and young people who are bullied: advice for schools' with 'Preventing and tackling bullying'. Most children achieve the early learning goals, particularly in mathematics and literacy. In these situations, nationally generated performance data may lag behind the current quality of education in the school and so inspectors will view the national data in this context. A school judged to be outstanding or good can use specific Ofsted logos to promote its judgement, for example on its website. The curriculum does not prepare students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in modern Britain. Much of this will be through incidental conversations prompted by observing the children at play and the interactions between them and adults. Students learn quickly that if they can endure their teachers outburst, they can be on their way without being held accountable. All pupils, including the weakest readers, make sufficient progress to meet or exceed age-related expectations, stories, poems, rhymes and non-fiction are chosen for reading to develop pupils vocabulary, language comprehension and love of reading. Appraisal. 219. 397. Any notes or copies will be stored as evidence securely and not retained by inspectors personally. Schools whose overall effectiveness is judged to be inadequate following a graded inspection will be deemed to be in a formal category of concern. It focuses on the areas where inspection and research indicate that leaders and managers can have the strongest effect on the quality of the education provided by the school. Inspectors will gather evidence about the typical behaviour of all the pupils who attend the school, including those who are not present on the day of inspection. Leaders and those responsible for governance are not protecting pupils from radicalisation and extremist views. Inspectors will consider evidence about the resource base when making judgements about the school overall. Discover more Teacher Workforce Data. 19. A Times reporter spoke with colleagues and students who knew Mr DeSantis during his year at the school during a 20-year Darlington class reunion. Explore Frax Explore Frax. They show respect for the different protected characteristics as defined in law and no forms of discrimination are tolerated. 290. Inspectors will recognise that the impact of the schools provision for personal development will often not be assessable during pupils time at school. Children are ready for the next stage of education, especially for Year 1 in school, if applicable. In the key stage 4 curriculum, the governments national ambition is that 90% of Year 10 pupils in state-funded mainstream schools should be starting to study EBacc GCSE courses nationally by 2025 (taking their examinations in 2027). The quality of early years education provided is exceptional. The judgement of requires improvement is not a formal category of concern, but the school may be subject to monitoring by Ofsted. Explore Frax Explore Frax. Departments. Also working with other professionals and external agencies, and where to find extra support. 322. When issues are identified, in particular about workload, they are consistently dealt with appropriately and quickly. A school judged to have remained good or outstanding following an ungraded inspection will normally receive an ungraded inspection around 4 years later. PDF, 196 KB, 6 pages, Ref: DFE-00655-2014 Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. Formally, a string is a finite, ordered sequence of characters such as letters, digits or spaces. "Current expenditures," "Capital outlay," and "Interest on school debt" are subcategories of total expenditures. Inspectors will hold discussions with pupils and staff to gather evidence about school culture and practice in relation to pupils behaviour, support for staff and other systems. Corporate author : UNESCO ISBN : 978-92-3-100394-3 Collation : 66 pages Language : English Also available in : Franais Also available in : Espaol Also available in : Also available in : Portugus Also available in : Deutsch Also available in : Also available in : Also available in : We expect MATs to record this information in a way that allows for details of each individual academy to be provided separately and without delay, even if it is held centrally. Inspectors will do this on both graded and ungraded inspections, but it should be noted that inspectors have a specific statutory duty to have regard of the views of parents and other relevant persons on a graded inspection. An ungraded inspection differs from a graded inspection, because it does not result in individual graded judgements, but focuses on determining whether the school remains the same grade as at the schools previous graded inspection. The empty string is the special case where the sequence has length zero, so there are no symbols in the string. The Secretary of State has a duty to make an academy order for all maintained schools judged to have serious weaknesses (requiring significant improvement) and those that require special measures. If inspectors gather evidence that suggests an outstanding schools performance may have declined so that if a graded inspection was to be carried out at the time of the ungraded inspection, the school would likely be judged as requires improvement, inspectors will deem the ungraded inspection to be a graded inspection, usually within 48 hours. 351. 19. The timing of the next graded inspection will be determined by the academys rate of improvement. Attendance is consistently low for all pupils or groups of pupils and shows little sign of sustained improvement. 451. The school is making ineffective or inappropriate use of alternative provision or is using inappropriate alternative provision (including, for example, failing to ensure the suitability of a provision or not taking responsibility for their pupils who attend alternative provision). However, if inspectors find evidence that a school may no longer receive the same grade for overall effectiveness, they will specify that the next inspection should be a graded inspection, with the full range of graded judgements available. However, they must assess the effectiveness of the support and professional development put in place for ECTs to ensure that ECTs have the knowledge and skills necessary to teach in their chosen subject or phase. 424. 94. We will normally contact the school by telephone to announce a graded, ungraded or urgent inspection between 10.30am and 2pm on the school day before the inspection. 360. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Engagement opportunities are focused and have purpose. 51. 280. 1 February 2022. 50. Children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, do well. Inspectors will visit any registered alternative provision site that we have not yet inspected to assess the adequacy of the schools quality assurance process. The school provides pupils with meaningful opportunities to understand how to be responsible, respectful, active citizens who contribute positively to society. During aligned inspections of boarding or residential special schools, inspectors will take account of the views that parents have given on Ofsted Parent View about the schools boarding or residential provision. 207. 375. 43.In section 236 (orders and regulations), in subsection (3) (affirmative 44.Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Any concerns raised, and actions taken, will be recorded in the inspection evidence. 33. It is important that inspectors speak to those responsible for leadership and governance during inspection. 407. Are you planning to migrate to Australia as a teacher and need your skills assessed? Pupils are ready for the next stage of education, employment or training. This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. 42. About EEF. Schools may only use a logo when it reflects the judgement of the most recent graded inspection of that school. 71. They apply regardless of whether the regulation originates from a domestic or international source and can accompany primary (Acts etc) and secondary legislation (SIs). We do not require schools to do additional work or to ask pupils to do work specifically for the inspection, or create unnecessary workload for teachers through our recommendations. In Schedule 1 to the Children Act 2004, after paragraph (1) Paragraph 5A (schemes that contain unfair paternity leave provisions) (1) Paragraph 5B (schemes that contain unfair adoption leave provisions) After paragraph 5B there is inserted Unfair shared parental leave Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4). In these circumstances, it may be necessary for the inspection to be deemed to be a graded inspection, under section 9 of the Act. 34. The lead inspector will seek to understand the schools curriculum during the initial phone call with the headteacher. They must remove the logo when the schools URN changes, or if their grade changes. Operant conditioning is a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Sixth-form students demonstrate consistently highly positive attitudes and commitment to their education. In coming to each of these key judgements, inspectors will also draw on evidence from the inspection of any early years provision or sixth-form provision and consider its impact in the wider context of the school. By the end of Reception, children have the personal, physical and social skills they need to succeed in the next stage of their education. When an inspection team judges that a school previously judged to have serious weaknesses no longer has serious weaknesses, inspectors must use the following words during the final feedback to the school: In accordance with section 13(5) of the Education Act 2005, His Majestys Chief Inspector is of the opinion that the school no longer requires significant improvement. Inspectors will also ask the school to invite as many trustees as possible to attend the final feedback meeting, request either a face-to-face meeting or a telephone call with a representative from the local authority, diocese, sponsor or other relevant responsible body as appropriate, request that a representative from the local authority, diocese, MAT, sponsor or other relevant responsible body is present at the final inspection feedback meeting as appropriate, confirm that the school is not requesting a deferral. This handbook is primarily a guide for inspectors on how to carry out school inspections. We will respond to them when we share the final report with the school within 30 working days after the inspection. Inspectors will not make judgements on the overall effectiveness of the school or any of the key judgements within the EIF; this is only necessary for graded inspections. Explore our catalog of online degrees, certificates, Specializations, & MOOCs in data science, computer science, business, health, and dozens of other topics. Safeguarding is effective. Schools are able to request an inspection through the appropriate authority (normally the schools governing body). 132. News stories, speeches, letters and notices. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the data from the DfE that we normally analyse was not collected in 2020 and 2021. Transforming Education Summit. 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