Today, we are launching the @Ofstednews report card and renewed education inspection framework.
It’s a big day for us, as well as for children, parents and education professionals.
Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
Our excellent @Ofstednews evaluation team have been working up a range of new measures to measure and improve inspection consistency.
I had the pleasure to work with @VBraeh and @Alex_Ofsted to share our proposals, reported on here in @SchoolsWeek:
https://t.co/2zLBQ8hNtA
New blog from @yvettestanley18 on what inspectors are currently seeing on inspection when it comes to restraint and restrictive practices – and how important it is to have a positive environment for children in care.
🔗 Read more: https://t.co/zbBP7X334y
We had a busy day yesterday at the @EducationFest!
Our colleagues spoke about topics ranging from inclusion to careers guidance to how we use data on inspection and our recent report on AI.
ICYMI: We’re inviting applications to work with us at
@Ofstednews
as our next Research Fellow, helping us evaluate our renewed education inspection framework. Interested?
https://t.co/rw4ifP0a3w
This is a hugely important, but too little known-about, part of what we do at Ofsted. But it’s a great example of how brilliant colleagues work tirelessly to keep some of the most vulnerable children in the country safe.
We are pleased to announce that @Alex_Ofsted, Director of Insights and Research, @Ofstednews will be joining us at #CSTData and Insights Conference on 19 June to explore the role of data in inspections and report cards. Book your tickets: https://t.co/y6pm17IuHq
We are pleased to announce that @Alex_Ofsted, Director of Insights and Research, @Ofstednews will be joining us at #CSTData and Insights Conference on 19 June to explore the role of data in inspections and report cards. Book your tickets: https://t.co/y6pm17IuHq
4) we encourage leaders to support practitioners to correct any misconceptions about practice with babies and toddlers.
See the full report here: https://t.co/Ggq1DrNDBZ
Last week, we published a report sharing our insights on how #earlyyears practitioners work with babies and toddlers.
https://t.co/Ggq1DrNDBZ
Our key insights are: (short thread):
2) The key person role, and relationships are critical in making children feel safe, comfortable and happy, as well as for emotional and social development
3) early years professionals need to be knowledgeable and skilled - in other words, qualifications and experience matters
💡 Have you read the latest research report from @Ofstednews ? - Getting it right from the start: how early years practitioners work with babies and toddlers.
Highly recommend reading.
https://t.co/qyiVv1yNsj
#Edutwitter#EYFS#EarlyYears
It’s the last day of the @Ofstednews consultation on changes to our school, early years, further education and skills, and teacher training inspections.
A massive thank you to everyone who has offered their support, feedback and challenge so far. Link for late comers below ⬇️
It’s the last day of the @Ofstednews consultation on changes to our school, early years, further education and skills, and teacher training inspections.
A massive thank you to everyone who has offered their support, feedback and challenge so far. Link for late comers below ⬇️
Last call for parents, governors, pupils, teachers and support staff to contribute to our consultation on the future of inspection.
This link will take you through all of our proposals.
https://t.co/4uIoiAURVN
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3) Pressures on resources mean some children are not getting admitted to care when they should be.
4) Some local authorities are still using bed and breakfasts and hostels as temporary or emergency accommodation for homeless children.
ICYMI: earlier this week we published research about how 16 and 17 year olds are supported when they present as homeless: https://t.co/Up2n45fuhs @YvetteStanley18
Some headlines:
1) Children and young people need more information about their options, including becoming a looked-after child.
2) Only 9% of homeless children and young people surveyed said they had been offered an advocate to help them understand their rights.