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Support for Schools

In addition to the support offered by your Hertfordshire School Improvement Partner (HIP) and District School Effectiveness Adviser (DSEA), there is a range of school improvement support also available from SSE which can be tailored to meet individual needs and delivered locally as training, consultancy, whole school INSET or cluster sessions. Find out more:

• School Improvement Services - Ofsted Preparation and School Self-evaluation

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Latest Ofsted Documentation

The Framework for School Inspection from January 2012: An Introduction (December 2011)

This framework sets out how the general principles and processes of inspection are applied to maintained schools and several other types of school in England. It states the statutory basis for inspection and summarises the main features of school inspections carried out under section 5 of the Education Act 2005 from January 2012.

• www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/framework-for-school-inspection-january-2012-introduction

This page has an introductory video and links to the suite of framework videos, further introductory reading and the framework itself.

The Evaluation Schedule for the Inspection of Maintained Schools and Academies from January 2012 (December 2011)

The evaluation schedule provides outline guidance and grade descriptors for the judgements that inspectors will report on when inspecting schools under section 5 of the Education Act 2005 from January 2012.

• www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/evaluation-schedule-for-inspection-of-maintained-schools-and-academies-january-2012

Briefings and Information for Use During Inspections of Maintained Schools and Academies from January 2012 (Feb 2012) New

A zip file containing a series of documents which provide background or further information for inspectors. These are new documents which have been updated in line with the new framework and cover the following topics:

• additional provision to manage behaviour briefing
• clerical support briefing for section 5 inspection
• concerns identified by an inspector about a school
• coordinated inspection of hard federations and shared sixth forms
• English as an additional language
• exploring the schools actions to prevent homophobic bullying
• guide to Ofsted’s house style
• inspecting children’s centres briefing
• inspecting equalities briefing
• inspecting extended school provision
• inspecting faith schools
• inspecting safeguarding briefing
• inspecting specialist schools briefing
• inspecting sustainable development briefing
• inspecting the effectiveness of partnerships
• learner achievement tracker – guidance for viewing the LAT
• learners with medical needs briefing.
• Download zip file from Ofsted website

Conducting School Inspections: Guidance for Inspectors of Schools from January 2012

This guidance is to assist inspectors in carrying out section 5 inspections of schools. It sets out the main activities to be undertaken from the time the school is notified that it is to be inspected until the publication of the report

• www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/conducting-school-inspections-guidance-for-inspectors-of-schools-january-2012

Subsidiary Guidance Supporting the Inspection of Maintained Schools and Academies from January 2012

This document sets out subsidiary guidance to support inspectors in carrying out section 5 inspections. Part 1 is applicable to all school settings, including special schools and pupil referral units. Part 2 sets out specific guidance that is relevant to special schools, pupil referral units and resource base provision in mainstream schools.

• www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/subsidiary-guidance-supporting-inspection-of-maintained-schools-and-academies-january-2012

Ofsted video introductions to judgements under the new inspection framework:

The following videos could be a useful tool for any internal training for those schools preparing for inspection under the new framework.

• Introduction to the New Inspection Framework - Judgements on behaviour and safety
• Introduction to the New Inspection Framework - Judgements on leadership and management
• Introduction to the New Inspection Framework - Judgements on overall effectiveness
• Introduction to the New Inspection Framework - Judgements on quality of teaching

Resources

Below is some Ofsted guidance from the Primary Headteacher Seminars - Spring 2012:

Primary Headteacher Seminar Presentation (includes Ofsted Presentation) Updated

• PowerPoint 2003, 5.1MB/66 slides, 13/03/2012, primary_headteacher_seminar_spring2012.ppt

Quick Ofsted Guidance for Primary Headteachers New

Brief ‘unscientific’ analysis from the 30 primary inspections and feedbacks which have taken place under the new framework since January 2012.

• Word 2003, 30kb/1 page, 09/03/2012, ofsted_guidance_2012_ht_feedback.doc

Bristol Document Summary

There is a summary of the framework document available - 'School Inspection Framework from January 2012. A Summary of the Ofsted publication, Ref. 110128, September 2011' at:

• Bristol Document Summaries - October 2011

Ofsted - Hertfordshire Headteacher Update

• Powerpoint 2003, 235kb/28 slides, 30/06/2011, ofsted_herts_headteacher_update.ppt
• Powerpoint 2003, 256kb/2 slides, 30/06/2011, how_the_es_works.ppt

Frequently Asked Questions about the New Ofsted Framework from January 2012

• Word 2003, 186kb/1 page, 07/07/2011, ofsted_update_briefing_q_and_a.doc

Self Evaluation and Your SEF

As part of the training for 'January 2012 Ofsted Framework and Self-Evaluation: SEF or no SEF!l' we offer a draft SEF aligned to the new evaluation schedule. An updated version is available to download below for Hertfordshire Schools only:

Self Evaluation Form for Primary Schools (Final Draft Feb 2012)

• Word 2003, 160kb/16 pages, 31/01/2012, sef_primary_final draft_feb2012.doc

Subject SEF for Subject Leaders Primary and Nursery (Draft v1 January 2012)

• Word 2003, 104kb/10 pages, 27/01/2012, subject_leader_sef_draft_jan12.doc

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Recent Subject Inspections/Surveys

Ofsted publishes a number of subject surveys every year. They look at developments in a specific subject over the previous three years, based on specialist inspectors’ visits to a range of schools

Generic Grade Descriptors and Supplementary Subject-specific Guidance for Inspectors on Making Judgements during Subject Survey Visits to Schools (January 2012)

In coming to subject survey visit judgements inspectors will use the relevant criteria and grade descriptors from the 2012 section 5 evaluation schedule and additional guidance specific to each subject.

• www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/generic-grade-descriptors-and-supplementary-subject-specific-guidance-for-inspectors-making-judgemen

Subject Professional Development Materials: History (January 2012)

This resource has been put together to help teachers in primary and secondary schools improve teaching and learning by reflecting on the main messages from the history report, History for all, published in March 2011.

• www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/subject-professional-development-materials-history

ICT in schools 2008-11 (December 2011)

This report draws on evidence from the inspection of information and communication technology in primary, secondary and special schools between 2008 and 2011. The use of ICT is considered as both a specialist subject and across the wider school curriculum.

• www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/ict-schools-2008-11

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