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November, 2021

Nov 18 Q. We are due an Ofsted inspection. Our previous report highlighted attendance and persistent absence issues with pupil premium children and children with SEN support. We had made significant improvements prior to Covid-19, but this has deteriorated over the past 12 to 18 months. Given the current context, how will Ofsted look at attendance and how can I prepare?

April, 2020

Apr 03 Q. What is an IDSR?

September, 2019

Sep 26 Q. I have heard that a focus under the new Ofsted framework is ‘off-rolling’. What does this mean and can we still remove children from the school roll during the academic year?

March, 2016

Mar 22 Q. I’ve heard that Ofsted inspectors aren’t very interested in attendance if the school’s figures are well above average. Is this true?

September, 2015

Sep 06 Q. The Ofsted Framework has changed from September 2015. Are there any changes to the attendance expectations?

June, 2014

Jun 11 Q. I understand that there is a new handbook for schools concerning Ofsted inspections. Is there anything new in relation to attendance?