Tag Archives: Ofsted Inspections Frameworks

This month we are looking at the journey of…Northcoders

Who are Northcoders? ‘Award-winning coding bootcamps that launch tech careers. We help people from all backgrounds break into the tech industry — with beginner-friendly training, expert support, and job-focused outcomes that change lives.’ What is our story? Our journey to Outstanding was built on three things: honest self-reflection, strategic focus, and a deep commitment to […]

September Insights 2025

We still haven’t got to grips with safeguarding. As we prepare for a new framework it’s worth considering whether we got everything right in the old framework. This extract from a report published in August suggests there is still work to do. The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. There are systemic weaknesses in safeguarding practice. […]

August Insights 2025

Which comes first, compliance or quality? A key aspect of recent reports focuses on quality assurance, highlighting a continuing area for improvement. A QA focus may likely continue into the new framework. We know that for many, good QA is a problem, but what does good and effective quality assurance look like? This extract from […]

Inspection Insights for July 2025
July Inspection Insights 2025

Progress from starting point still haunts many We make no apology for revisiting this topic, and as the following extract illustrates, some are a long way from finding a solution. Staff do not use information about what apprentices already know and can do to plan a sufficiently challenging curriculum. Coaches complete a check of apprentices’ […]

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