Attendance matters more than ever
The role and priorities of Ofsted might be changing but this should not reduce the…
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Information gathering by Ofsted
In November, Coppice Valley Primary School was subject to virtual information gathering scrutiny by Ofsted.…
Attendance and the new education inspection framework: Part two
In September, we can expect to be working with a new inspection schedule in schools.…
Attendance and the new education inspection framework: Part one
In September, we can expect to be working with a new inspection schedule in schools.…
Free article: Attendance and the new Ofsted framework
The consultation documents are out. Educators can finally see in print what the inspection service is proposing for the new framework in September. Suzanne O’Connell identifies some of the key issues for the attendance officer.
Truancy and SEN: Connection and cause
Professor Ken Reid looks at the patterns emerging in school absenteeism, and how SEN and ALN figure in those statistics.
Inspecting attendance: Understanding the process
The inspection framework looks set to stay the same this year. Tony Powell reviews just what that means for those expecting Ofsted to call.
Tackling attendance: From special measures to good
When Cathy Leicester took up the post of headteacher at Dorothy Barley Junior Academy, she knew she had a challenge ahead. Here, she tells us how she and her team tackled one of the key issues at the school: attendance.
Healthy lifestyles: What is expected and inspected?
Tony Powell looks at Ofsted’s expectations of a school’s provision for ensuring pupils have healthy lifestyles.
Inspections: Analysing and presenting the evidence
Attendance levels are an area of scrutiny during school inspections and a detailed analysis of any shortcomings will be demanded. In this article, we look at what data is considered and how to present your attendance figures and evidence most effectively.