Training

How to retain your outstanding status 

Training for senior and middle leaders of outstanding schools to understand what an Ofsted inspection is really about 

This one-day course has been developed by experienced senior Ofsted inspectors specifically for outstanding schools that have previously been exempt from routine inspection. It will provide you with the information you need to ensure that your Ofsted inspection goes as smoothly as possible. The course is designed to bring you up to speed with the current Ofsted inspection process:  what needs to be prepared for in advance, how senior leaders can influence and manage the process and how to prepare for the greatly enhanced role of middle leaders during the inspection. 

A range of top tips on helping leaders to have greater control of the inspection process will be provided by a highly experienced Ofsted inspector. The training incorporates information from the current Ofsted inspection handbooks to ensure the most up-to-date information is provided.  Self-evaluation, discussion techniques, curriculum, and detailed information on deep dives will be provided. 

Next available dates:

Due to Coronavirus, our planned dates for this course have been postponed. If you wish to be notified once new dates are arranged, please complete the enquiry form below.

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Outcomes: 

• A greater confidence in managing the whole Ofsted inspection process from the initial phone call to the published report 
• A thorough understanding of the key information contained within the latest inspection handbooks 
• Practical advice on how to prepare a high–quality summary self-evaluation for the lead inspector 
• Practical advice on what key information should be provided prior to and during the inspection 
• Practical advice on how to present the most relevant performance information to inspectors, including COVID-19 strategies and the impact of your curriculum  
• Top tips on how to demonstrate the school’s context and progress made since the previous Ofsted inspection 
• Top tips on how curriculum leaders should demonstrate the intent for their subject/aspect areas 

Suitable for: 

• Headteachers / Principals of secondary and primary schools/academies 
• Deputy and Assistant Headteachers 
• Middle leaders with a subject / faculty / aspect leadership responsibility 

Given the enhanced role of middle leaders within the Ofsted inspection process we highly recommend at least two staff members from any given school should attend – one of whom should be a senior leader and one a middle leader – therefore prices are for two people to attend. 

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