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14-19 Diploma 2009-10 Briefing
This briefing provides basic information about the new Diploma, which was first introduced in schools, colleges and work-based training providers in September 2008. It also suggests aspects of the Diploma which might realistically be followed up on section 5 inspections.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (398 KB) -
Academies
Supplementary guidance for section 5 inspection of academies.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (401 KB) -
Action to be taken when concerns about schools are identified by Ofsted inspectors
This document sets out a standard procedure for recording, reporting and responding to concerns and includes the relevant form to completed.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (391 KB) -
Attainment
Supplementary guidance for section 5 inspectors on attainment.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (440 KB) -
An approach to judging attainment
Training materials for Inspectors.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (535 KB) -
Inspecting Attendance
Guidance for inspectors on judging learners' attendance.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (402 KB) -
Behaviour
Supplementary guidance on inspecting nehaviour for section 5 inspection.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (446 KB) -
Community Cohesion
Guidance for inspectors on inspecting maintained schools’ duty to promote community cohesion.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (403 KB) -
English as an Additional Language
A briefing paper for section 5 inspectors on EAL.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (391 KB) -
National comparator values for data related to wider well-being outcomes
Briefing for section 5 inspectors with guidance on exclusions, take up of school meals, participation in school sport, national data about those young people not in education, employment or training and absence data for special schools.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (592 KB) -
The effectiveness of the school’s engagement with parents and carers
This guidance is intended to help inspectors judge the effectiveness of schools’ engagement with parents and carers.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (400 KB) -
Inspecting Equalities
This guidance is intended to help inspectors judge the impact of schools’ work in promoting equal opportunity and tackling discrimination.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (409 KB) -
Evaluation Schedule
Flowchart showing the evaluation schedule.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (45 KB) -
The effectiveness of the governing body
This guidance is intended to help inspectors to judge the effectiveness of schools’ governing bodies in challenging and supporting their schools so that weaknesses are tackled decisively and statutory responsibilities are met.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:03pm (395 KB) -
Learner Achievement Tracker
Guidance for viewing the Learner Achievement Tracker (LAT).
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (380 KB) -
Self-evaluation Form (SEF)
Guidance for inspectors on what to do if a school has not prepared a SEF.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (389 KB) -
The extent to which pupils adopt healthy lifestyles
This guidance is intended to help inspectors judge the impact of schools’ work in helping pupils to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (409 KB) -
Inspecting childcare managed by the governing body
The purpose of this document is to support inspectors in judging the provision for childcare as part of the school’s inspection.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (409 KB) -
Inspecting the Early Years Foundation Stage
The purpose of this document is to support inspectors in judging the quality of provision for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (629 KB) -
Making a school subject to a category of concern
Flowchart illustrating what happens when making a school subject to a category of concern.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (89 KB) -
Learners with medical needs
This briefing provides information and guidance relating to learners with medical needs.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (416 KB) -
The effectiveness of partnerships in promoting learning and wellbeing
This briefing provides information about schools’ partnerships. It also provides guidance for inspectors, to support their evaluation of the effectiveness of partnerships.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (398 KB) -
Pupil Referral Units
Briefing paper for inspectors on Pupil Referral Units.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (456 KB) -
Inspecting the sixth form
Supplementary guidance for inspectors in inspecting sixth forms.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (518 KB) -
Special schools
A briefing paper for section 5 inspectors on Special Schools.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (412 KB) -
Specialist Schools
A briefing paper for section 5 inspections on special schools.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (435 KB) -
Sustainable Development
Briefing for section 5 inspectors on sustainable development.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (399 KB) -
The quality of teaching and the use of assessment to support learning
This guidance is intended to help inspectors to judge the quality of schools’ teaching and the use of assessment to support learning.
Last updated: 01/10/2009, 1:04pm (386 KB)
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