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If you start by sharing targets and success criteria at the beginning, then constantly revisit these, then in the plenary go back once more to ISP targets and success criteria, with children using afl strategies and target cards, and 80% + assess that they have made progress then you might be able to tick the box. That seemed to be what did it for our inspectors under the new framework. You literally have to spell it out for them...

In all honesty, I am not sure how much they rely on evidence - a large part of it is basically impressionistic.

Thank yo Curlygirly! We had a staff meeting about what they might ask today and am actually feeling a little more positive about it now. We've had some SEAL training this year and can talk about how we are developing the things that are not in place yet. Surely if we have identified the areas of need and have plans to address them we will not be slated too much. Interesting thing we have found out just lately is the fact that we were...

Neighbouring school just had theirs. They came on day 11 of 20. Two inspectors for a large primary (approx 650 children). One came just to look at the EYFS, which was a target for improvement after the previous inspection, the other looked at the rest of the school. They observed between them four lessons formally, and 'dropped in' to most classes. Interviews were held with SMT, the SIP, some governers and quite a few middle...

ofsted_r_only_human:  This suggestion doesn't seem credible to me.   Sadly, this is not a "suggestion". The teacher concerned is now out of work thanks to the action of the OFSTED inspector concerned. I'm not prepared to say more, as the NUT are already involved and I fully expect legal action to be taken in due course. Just be VERY careful about what you write here - OFSTED inspectors...

florian gassmann: Just be VERY careful about what you write here - OFSTED inspectors clearly monitor these forums.   This is clearly good advice. This is a public forum. Huge numbers of people interested in Education follow these forums. Of course this will include inspectors.   I can understand headteachers being tipped off about staff with a grievance venting their anxieties here in rather too...

I don't disagree with anything you've said.  I agree wholeheartedly with your two keys to success.  One would hope that these would help secure at least a "good" judgement.  My feeling is however, that this would be now more dependant on the context of your school. This thread is all about the change in focus under the new framework.  My opinion on our inspection way back in...

HT and SLT should be told at the end of the inspection, just before the inspectors run quickly to their cars!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/nov/23/flawed-ofsted-fails-inspections Interesting article in today's Guardian....

Hi, I hope you're both doing well? To be honest, the advice Liz gave me (see earlier post) was really useful. Speaking with regards to my experience they looked through a few books, spoke to children and observed me teach. The feedback they gave was useful and to be honest the waiting period was much worse than the actual event. I wish you all the best (make sure you have wine and chocolate waiting after) Good Luck!   Let us...