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Is Ofsted slimming down its inspection framework?
Posted on March 23rd, 2011 by Ian Summersgill, under School InspectionIn the government’s recent education white paper, they told us that they would be ‘ask[ing] Ofsted to return to focusing its attention on the core … and taking a more proportionate approach’. Ofsted inspects schools against 27 headings, the paper…
After the election
Posted on May 10th, 2010 by David Lyscom, under Inspection, News, Politics, Public Affairs, School InspectionThe British electorate has spoken. But what have we said? If you believe many commentators it is that we want a hung parliament with a coalition or minority government. Whatever the merits of that argument the fact is that no…
School league tables, websites and independent schools guides: How do I decide which school is best for my child?
Posted on July 15th, 2009 by Liam Butler, under ISCias, Inspection, Private Schools, School Curriculum - Private Schools, School Inspection, School League TablesIn the digital age of instant news, interactive review sites and numerous school league tables how do you decide which independent school is the best for your child? Liam Butler, Senior Information Officer, who works for the Independent Schools Council…
Ofsted regulation.. hands off!
Posted on October 25th, 2007 by Rosie Keeling, under News, Public Affairs, School InspectionLast week, ISC kicked back against government proposals to make the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) answerable to Ofsted.
At the end of July, just as schools had closed their doors for the summer holidays, the DCSF issued a consultation on…