Tuesday 6 July 2021

6 July 2021 Ofsted updates inspection handbook in readiness for September

Ofsted has made a number of changes to the handbook for when inspections return in September:

- inspectors will look at how the deployment of tutors supports the aims of the school curriculum

- schools without adequate processes to deal with sexual abuse are likely to be considered 'ineffective' with an inadequate leadership and management judgement

- schools are expected to put in place a whole-school approach towards sexual harassment, ensure that children are taught about safeguarding risks and supported to understand what constitutes a healthy relationship

- during inspections, Ofsted will consider external data, but will be mindful of the age of this data, especially around statutory assessment and qualifications

- teacher-assessed grades from 2020 and 2021 will not be used to assess curriculum impact

- leaders must provide support for staff teaching outside their main areas of expertise

- the inspection window may be extended by up to six terms

- Ofsted will report where a school fails to comply with the 'Baker clause' regarding careers guidance and consider how it affects their grade


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