Why is Ofsted unwilling to rate independent training providers as ‘exceptional’ in its inspection report criteria, when so much of their work is clearly outstanding? This week Ofsted has published an inspection report on Kleek Apprenticeships which finds that the national provider in hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy has ‘strong’ standards across the board. Are Kleek ecstatic? Far from it. The previously […]
Kerry Boffey helps FE providers navigate Ofsted inspections as boss of FIN – and she tells Jessica Hill the new inspection framework isn’t a reason to drop your guard Kerry Boffey woke up every inspection morning with stomach ache during her 18 years as an inspector of independent training providers. She believes every Ofsted inspector […]
In this webinar, Kerry Boffey of the Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (FIN) focuses on Ofsted’s strengthened governance agenda and what it means for providers. Drawing on her recent work with training organisations, Kerry explores how governing bodies can demonstrate clear oversight of performance and effective management of risk under the revised framework. She explains what effective governance looks […]
New Inspection Reports Are Finally HereMany readers will have read through the new inspection reports, eager to see how Ofsted reports on providers and maybe pick up some tips. Once we get beyond working out the meaning of the coloured blobs, we get to the detail, and those looking to see what exceptional looks like […]
Sarah Vickrage of Fellowship of Inspection Nominees explains how staff retention improves if providers apply inclusive practice to staff as well as to learners. Ofsted and Inclusion There is a clear commitment to inclusion and inclusive practice when it comes to learners within further education with this being further amplified under the new Ofsted framework. Across […]
Be guided by the toolkit, get ready for scrutiny of inclusion, safeguarding and careers, and showcase strong governance The first results are out – and the outcomes of Ofsted’s inspections under the new education inspection framework look encouraging. After last year’s extensive consultations, there’s an argument that all’s well that ends well. But employers and providers […]
As funding pressures mount and oversight gaps widen, the long-term future of bootcamps depends on better accountability and sustained quality Like many skills initiatives over the past three decades, the history of skills bootcamps in England has been mixed. Conceived during the pandemic, bootcamps were designed as short, intensive courses aligned with employer demand. They […]
Kerry Boffey of FIN shares best practice to show that data, if monitored regularly and acted upon, can be transformational for a provider. In our sector, data is more than just compliance; it’s the evidence of impact. When provision is complex, metrics alone won’t tell the full story. But if we’re honest, every year the […]
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 […]
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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