School leaders know data in their schools, they may most probably how their school data compares to National data benchmarks. More recently schools leaders have been directed to explore the gaps within their school. Then there are data specialists and / or analysts …
I blame myself. Completely. It was my fault. I let the pressure get to me and I ranted. Ofsted influence is broad, of course it is. In schools that “Requires Improvement” it is palatable. Hence, Ofsted speaks, a series of …
Last year, during one of our Ofsted support visits, Jonathan Palk shared a useful using piece of procedural analysis advice. When taking a broad view of your schools achievement data, build a picture of the school starting with the pupils cohorts, moving …
What percentage of outstanding schools have below average ability intake? It is a good question, isn’t it. What percentage of Outstanding schools have below average ability intake? Without the limitation of 140 characters “What percentage of Ofsted Outstanding rated schools …
I think most educators remember that “really” moment, when they were learnt that feedback with grades is pretty pointless. It confirmed what we have seen over and over again in our classrooms. Back in 2010 I wrote “Grade Less. Assess More.” It was …
Eggstra, eggstra. Look – it is not easy finding a feature image for a post on the School Inspection Update 1 and British values you know. Today I heard from a colleague, senior leader and Ofsted inspector, that he really felt that …
Teacher: What is the right way to teach, Mr Wilshaw? [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/127070352″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Teacher: You mean there is no right way to teach? Really? But there is a right way to inspect teaching? Why did you …
If I knew then, what I know now, what would I do differently? Our Ofsted inspection this week was a hugely demanding and hugely valuable experience, however I do not think the reasons why would be of any real practical …
