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The range of webinars, topics and expert speakers on offer is impressive, often accompanied by a range of downloadable resources. Webinars can be accessed live and again afterwards – ensuring that the CPD is accessible anytime and anywhere. The production quality goes above and beyond what you might expect from a webinar, making for enjoyable viewing.
Sarah Harrison Chartered College of Teaching Teacher development programmes manager
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About the Course
About the Course
Duration: 40 mins (approx)
Ofsted inspections are applicable to all school staff. Every part of the school will be reserved for judgement and everyone can play their part, from taking the initial call to logistical preparations. It’s essential that all staff know how to prepare for an Ofsted inspection and understand the key criteria that they will consider as part of their assessment.
Our Essential CPD course on Ofsted provides you and your staff with the core content you need to ensure that you are Ofsted ready and what to expect during an inspection. Delivered in high-quality video CPD format that has been skilfully organised for busy workloads and is accessible on any device, anytime, anywhere, our Ofsted training has been designed to provide maximum learning potential in the leanest, most cost effective and most time-efficient manner.
The course has been divided into four easily digestible modules and contains references to further learning, resources and activities throughout, with knowledge tests and assessments to help you evidence your Ofsted compliance.
Designed in line with the following policies
- Ofsted Education Inspection Handbook (EIF) 2019
- Ofsted School Inspection Handbook 2019
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the Ofsted strategy and overarching objectives that Ofsted look to satisfy
- Identify the core criteria Ofsted work from and how schools are graded
- Recognise what happens before, during and after an Ofsted inspection, including Ofsted deep dives
- Awareness of the key areas Ofsted inspect and how every role in the school is relevant
- Practical steps different roles can make in preparation for an inspection
Course Units
Introduction
This CPD certified course will help you to better understand your roles and responsibilities in relation to Ofsted. It is aimed at governors, senior leaders and members of school staff who work in all school settings, from early years through to seco...
Module 1: What is Ofsted?
In module 1 you will learn about Ofsted as an entity. You will understand why they exist, what they aim to achieve and what the main principles are behind their current strategy.
Module 2: Inspections
In module 2, you will learn about Ofsted inspections and how schools are graded according to the Education Inspection Framework. You will understand the areas that are looked at and recognise the process of an inspection from taking the initial call...
Module 3: Your Role
Module 3 will discuss who, what and how different roles can impact an Ofsted inspection. It will highlight key areas that Ofsted will be interested in and provide useful advice and tips for different personnel, including what will be looked at to tak...
Module 4: Inspection Essentials
Module 4 will provide examples of questions that may be asked. It will touch on key ‘dos and don’ts’ that all school staff should consider and re-emphasise the fact that everyone, as part of the whole school community, can make a difference.
OFSTED ~ A-Z of the inspection process
A well presented course. The checklists presented are clear and focused. I would recommend this course as a whole school inset, especially for schools that are worried about the inspection process.Maxine Ormsby - Kingsmead School and Sixth Form
Ofsted EIF
Very informative.Chris Foster, support staff - Grove Street Primary School and Nursery School
Essential CPD
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