A full and comprehensive overview of the latest Ofsted framework will be provided in this whole day seminar. There will be a focus on explaining how judgements are made, current issues to be aware of, preparing for inspection and effective self-evaluation. Both the shorter and fuller inspections will be covered. The seminar is underpinned by a range of practical activities which delegates will be able to use in their schools to prepare for inspection and support school improvement.
Participants will:
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understand what the framework includes in the five broad headings and in overall effectiveness
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understand the evaluation criteria and how they are applied
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gain advice on how to prepare for an inspection, including Ofsted myths
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explore what effective self-evaluation looks like, including for short inspections
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have strategies to enable them to take the initiative in the inspection process
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gain an insight into latest national inspection policy issues
This seminar is suitable for executive headteachers, headteachers, principals, deputy headteachers, vice principals, assistant headteachers, assistant principals, and aspiring leaders.