Many providers are quite content, or even relieved to hear final feedback stating ‘over all effectiveness is good’. But why should you be content, Ofsted will return in arung four years and the goal posts, or possible the whole pitch will have moved. As soon as inspectors leave begin preparations for their return. If the […]
We frequently hear providers say their inspection experience wasn’t quite what they expected, if you haven’t been inspected recently, or inspected under the EIF, it’s perhaps understandable. Every inspection has a planning call with the lead inspector two days in advance of the actual inspection, use this opportunity to ask in detail what information the […]
Congratulations to our member Hawk Training who achieved outstanding overall in their Ofsted inspection. Hawk Training is an independent training provider based in West London with over 20 years of experience delivering apprenticeships. The company works with over 400 different employers, teaching apprenticeships levels 2 to 5. Apprentices receive outstanding support on their courses from […]
Congratulations to League Football Education (LFE) who achieved outstanding in all areas of their ofsted inspection. LFE was established in 2004 to help deliver the apprenticeship program to 16–18-year-olds at EFL clubs. The organisation focuses on player’s on and off pitch development to allow players to leave in the best possible position for their future. […]
Inspection Insights – Precise and incisive We are seeing more use of the word ‘precise’ in published reports, here’s an example. “Teachers take a methodical approach to assessing students during lessons, through peer assessment, through weekly homework and through mock examinations. They provide precise feedback that helps students to understand what they have done well […]
Spotlight on Ofsted inspection The spotlight continues to focus on Ofsted with schools and teaching unions demanding change. Debate includes all aspects of the inspection process, grading and impact. While the focus is currently on schools, what about FE&S? Do the post evaluation feedback forms provide Ofsted with an accurate picture? Sadly not. Many concerns […]
Ioda Ltd achieved Good in all areas of their very first full Ofsted inspection.
Sue Pittock OBE, CEO of Remit Training, FIN member since 2017, invited Peter Mucklow to visit their automotive academies in Derby.
The inspection nominee is the most challenging role during inspection, bringing with it pressure and demands as so much rides on the outcomes.
We’ve noticed in recent published reports negative comments around expectations, challenge and targets…
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