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Ofsted TalksAll about apprenticeshipsThinking about becoming an apprentice? Is someone you know looking to their future? In this episode we look at apprenticeships, focusing on the North West of England and speak to an apprentice at the University Hospitals of Liverpool group.
Hi everyone, and welcome to this edition of Ofsted Talks. I'm Briony Balsom and this time we're exploring all things apprenticeships. I'm joined here today by Lynn Masterson, who's Vice Principal of commercial and growth at Hugh Baird College in Liverpool, Lisa Daniels, who's currently an apprentice on foundation degree through Hugh Baird but based at Un...
2025-12-1825 min
The Voice of Early ChildhoodOfsted's renewed early years inspection framework: What educators need to know The early childhood community in England is experiencing a significant shift in how early years provision is inspected and understood. Ofsted's renewed early years inspection framework, now in place, shapes this episode and article. Drawing on a conversation with Jayne Coward from Ofsted, it explores what has changed, what remains central, and what this means for educators, children and families. For the full article and documents mentioned in the episode visit: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/ofsteds-renewed-early-years-inspection-framework-what-educators-need-to-know/ This episode is in partnership with Ofsted. You can hear...
2025-12-1527 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Ofsted’s New Inspection Framework & Inclusion Focus - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Adam Sproston from Ofsted🎙️ SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant: Ofsted’s New Inspection Framework & Inclusion Focus with Adam SprostonIn this insightful episode of SEND in the Experts for Twinkl, host Georgina Durrant, former teacher and SENDCO, author and Twinkl's National Inclusion Lead - welcomes Adam Sproston, Senior His Majesty’s Inspector for SEND, Alternative Provision (AP), and Inclusion at Ofsted. Together, they explore the 2025 updates to Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework (EIF), which now includes an enhanced focus on inclusion. 🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:Adam’s career journey from classroom teacher to national SEND leaderWh...
2025-11-0329 min
Inside Your EdWhy have Ofsted's inspection plans caused controversy (again)?When Ofsted, the school and college inspectorate in England, launched a consultation earlier this year on their new framework for conducting inspections, the response from teachers and leaders was pretty damning.That’s not to say that an inspection system is ever likely to be universally loved, but Ofsted’s original plans – which we discussed on this podcast back in February – created a huge backlash.So Ofsted went away and had another go, culminating in their new set of proposals for conducting inspections, released on September 9th. Unfortunately for Ofsted, the response from all the major un...
2025-09-1732 minOfsted TalksGetting it right from the startIn this episode, colleagues from the National Day Nurseries Association join Ofsted to discuss the report into the importance of the first two years of a child's life: Getting it right from the start: how early years practitioners work with babies and toddlers - GOV.UK
Briony Balsom
Hello everyone, and welcome to this edition of Ofsted Talks. I'm Bryony Balsam, and this time, we're focusing on early years, on 'Getting it right from the start, how early years practitioners work with babies and toddlers.' And indeed, that is the title of our re...
2025-08-1924 min
Atelier TalksHow to Prepare for an OFSTED Inspection: Insights From Our Outstanding Nursery“These inspections are our opportunity to show and tell. To celebrate what we’re doing day in, day out.” – Clare Crowther, Atelier DirectorThink of this episode of Atelier Talks as your essential guide to acing your nursery’s Oftsed inspection. We take you behind the scenes of our recent OFSTED inspection, which resulted in our Chippenham setting proudly retaining its Outstanding status. This episode is one you don’t want to miss as we share everything you need to know BEFORE you get ‘that phone call’, from the paperwork to ensure you have to hand, to...
2025-07-1043 min
Get Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!186 - What Happened When Ofsted Visited And Why It Was Surprisingly PositiveWhat if your next Ofsted inspection was actually a positive experience? Many Early Years providers dread that unexpected Ofsted call, worrying about what inspectors will say and how their settings will be judged. But what if you could approach inspections with confidence, knowing your team is fully prepared and ready to shine? Within this episode, you will... Discover how one provider transformed their Ofsted experience into a celebration of excellence. Learn why engaging your whole team in the inspection process can make a huge difference. Hear firsthand insights on...
2025-05-1228 minGet Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!186 - What Happened When Ofsted Visited And Why It Was Surprisingly PositiveWhat if your next Ofsted inspection was actually a positive experience? Many Early Years providers dread that unexpected Ofsted call, worrying about what inspectors will say and how their settings will be judged. But what if you could approach inspections with confidence, knowing your team is fully prepared and ready to shine? Within this episode, you will... Discover how one provider transformed their Ofsted experience into a celebration of excellence. Learn why engaging your whole team in the inspection process can make a huge difference. Hear firsthand insights on...
2025-05-1228 min
Sir You Look Tired - The Unofficial CPD for Exhausted TeachersBeyond the Grades: What Ofsted MissesIn this powerful episode, Martin Malone shares an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to face an Ofsted inspection. From the mounting anticipation to the emotional and physical toll inspections can take, Martin opens up about the myths, pressures, and realities teachers face in the current system.You’ll hear relatable anecdotes, raw reflections, and practical strategies to help teachers protect their wellbeing during one of the most stressful parts of school life. The episode also shines a light on the deeper issues within the inspection system—and why trust, not fear...
2025-05-0742 minOfsted TalksImproving the way Ofsted inspects educationWould you like to learn more about our proposed new report cards, or how we’ll inspect inclusion?
Ofsted is consulting on changes to our education inspections. Host Mark Leech (Deputy Director, Communications) speaks to Ofsted’s Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver, Lee Owston (National Director, Education) and Claire Stewart (Deputy Director, Inclusive Education) about our consultation proposals, including our new report cards, inclusion grade and education inspection toolkits.
Take part in our consultation here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-way-ofsted-inspects-education.
Transcript
Mark Leech: Hello and welcom...
2025-04-0731 minOfsted TalksPreparation for adulthoodWhat's the picture of local areas and how well they are working to prepare children and young people with special educational needs for adulthood? What support are they offering to allow young people to reach their full potential? Preparation for adulthood arrangements in local areas: a thematic review - GOV.UK
Briony Balsom 0:07
Hello everyone, and welcome to this edition of Ofsted talks. I'm Briony Balsam, and this time we're focusing on preparing for adulthood. In December 24 Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission jointly published a report considering how well children with special needs and...
2025-02-2730 minInside Your EdDo Ofsted's plans to reform inspections stand up to closer inspection?Given the endless debates and disagreements about Ofsted, the school and college inspectorate in England, Ofsted’s proposed new framework for conducting inspections was never going to go unnoticed when it launched in early February to kick off a 12-week consultation.But far from splitting opinion, a poll by Teacher Tapp of more than 11,000 teachers found that 0% of respondents were ‘very positive’ about Ofsted’s plans, and a mere 6% were ‘somewhat positive’. Meanwhile, a survey by the National Association of Head Teachers found that 92% of school leaders disagreed with the main proposals put forward by Ofsted.So what ha...
2025-02-2633 min
The School Leadership PodcastThe future of school inspection: what school leaders need to know about Ofsted’s plans for reformPlans to change the way schools in England will be inspected were unveiled by Ofsted earlier this month. These would see schools graded on a five-step scale across a wider range of individual areas – from ‘exemplary’ to ‘causing concern’, with a separate assessment of whether safeguarding standards are met.Here, NAHT's general secretary Paul Whiteman and assistant general secretary James Bowen address some of the issues the proposals raise – from ‘monitoring’, ‘sub-judgements’ and ‘stuck schools’ to the realities of a traffic-light system and the lack of quantitative questions in Ofsted’s consultation.NAHT believes th...
2025-02-1937 min
Lauve WellbeingOfsted, Research, Inspections and Headteacher stress.This podcast episode deep dives into a British Education Research Association (BERA) blog by Timothy Lynch and Wendy Goff, which argues that the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, partly attributed to an Ofsted inspection, necessitates significant reform within Ofsted. The authors contend that Ofsted's lack of research ethics and insufficient inspector training contributed to the tragedy, highlighting the coroner's concerns. They propose that all Ofsted inspectors require educational research qualifications (Masters or Doctoral degrees) and that Ofsted establish a research ethics committee, mirroring practices within educational research. This would foster greater awareness of research, improve inspection processes, and prevent...
2025-01-1312 minOfsted TalksSerious youth violence: not just a 'city problem'Ofsted's report into multi-agency responses to serious youth violence: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/multi-agency-responses-to-serious-youth-violence-working-together-to-support-and-protect-children
Safer London's report: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/children-and-families-experiences-of-multi-agency-support-when-impacted-by-serious-youth-violence
https://saferlondon.org.uk/
Briony Balsom
Hello everyone, and welcome to this edition of Ofsted Talks. I'm Briony Balsam, and this time, we're focusing on serious youth violence and our recently released joint report. We released a joint targeted area inspection report, which we call a JTAI, on serious youth violence on the 20th of November, that report had a lengthy title fo...
2024-12-1632 min
Talking Early Years with June O'SullivanTalking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Ofsted (Wendy Ratcliff & Sam Sleeman-Boss)Getting into your Ofsted Groove!In this podcast I talk to Wendy Ratcliff and Sam Sleeman-Boss from Ofsted about the Big Listen, refreshed handbooks, new complaints procedure and the research review series and how they are feeling about the Ofsted Academy and the future of Ofsted. While there are some things they cannot answer yet, like how will Ofsted reshape, I am holding them to the promise of a research report on babies especially with the expansion of childcare to include little babies of 9-months-old.The conclusion of the conversation confirms...
2024-10-2339 minOfsted TalksYoung Offender Institutions: a decade of declineHere's the report discussed in this episode of the podcast: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/thematic-review-of-the-quality-of-education-in-young-offender-institutions-yois
Mark Leech 0:03
Hello. Welcome to Ofsted Talks. My name is Mark Leech, and today I'm hosting a conversation about young offender institutions, or YOIs for short. I'm very pleased to be joined by not one, but two of His Majesty's chief inspectors. We have Sir Martyn Oliver, His Majesty's Chief Inspector here at Ofsted, and we have Charlie Taylor, His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons. Now both are here because the inspection of young offender institutions involves both...
2024-10-0224 min
The Voice of Early ChildhoodThe case for systemic change in Ofsted's approachA need for a culture shift and systemic change within Ofsted – this is what setting owner Lucy Lewin is advocating for after her recent Ofsted inspection. Lucy believes that Ofsted is too focused on protecting its system's integrity, rather than focusing on improvement and raising quality. Read Lucy's article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/the-case-for-systemic-change-in-ofsteds-approach/ Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Dr Sue Allingham's article and episode critiquing Ofsted being the sole arbiter of quality – - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/ofsted-sole-arbiter-of-quality/ Adam Marycz...
2024-09-301h 25
Educator’s CornerEducator's Corner Ep 12: Beyond OFSTED, Curriculum Reform and AIIn this episode, we speak with Lord Jim Knight, a prominent figure in education and technology, about moving beyond Ofsted, curriculum reform, and the impact of AI on education.
Lord Knight, former Minister of State for Schools and member of Gordon Brown's cabinet, is currently non-executive chair of several organisations including E-Act, Century Tech, STEM Learning and COBIS. He shares his journey from theatre manager and sales rep to politician and education reformer.
Key topics discussed:
Findings and conclusions from the Beyond Ofsted review, which Lord Knight recently chaired
Challenges in moving past the...
2024-09-2346 minGet Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!154 - How The End of Ofsted's One-Word Judgements Could Impact Early Years Providers!How will the scrapping of one-word Ofsted judgements impact early years settings, and educational providers like yours? If you're feeling the pressure of current Ofsted inspections and wondering how upcoming changes might affect your setting's future, this episode breaks down what the end of single-word judgments means for your performance reviews and the steps you can take to stay ahead of these new regulations. Within this lesson, you will... - Gain insights into the implications of Ofsted's new "report card" system replacing single-word judgements. - Understand how changes in early years, independent s...
2024-09-1609 minGet Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!154 - How The End of Ofsted's One-Word Judgements Could Impact Early Years Providers!How will the scrapping of one-word Ofsted judgements impact early years settings, and educational providers like yours? If you're feeling the pressure of current Ofsted inspections and wondering how upcoming changes might affect your setting's future, this episode breaks down what the end of single-word judgments means for your performance reviews and the steps you can take to stay ahead of these new regulations. Within this lesson, you will... - Gain insights into the implications of Ofsted's new "report card" system replacing single-word judgements. - Understand how changes in early years, independent s...
2024-09-1609 min
Little Minds, Big IdeasThe Episode All About Ofsted InspectionsIn this weeks episode of Little Minds, Big Ideas, Ben and Emily take a deep dive into the results of Ofsted's Big Listen consultation and the major reforms shaking up the inspection landscape. They explore the monumental shift from single-word judgments to more comprehensive report cards, aimed at providing a fuller picture of school performance while reducing the pressure on educators. The conversation delves into how Ofsted is focusing on transparency, with reforms designed to create a more collaborative relationship between inspectors and schools. Ben and Emily also discuss the significant changes aimed at improving support f...
2024-09-0939 minOfsted TalksGood decisions: children with complex needs in children’s homesHost Mark Leech listens in to Lisa Pascoe, deputy director (regulation and social care policy), Helen Humphries (specialist adviser for residential care) and Jenny Bird (research lead) as they discuss the findings from our recent research report ‘Good decisions: children with complex needs in children’s homes’.
Read the report 'Good decisions: children with complex needs in children's homes'
Read the blogs:
Providing good experiences for children with complex needs
Children with complex needs in children's homes
Transcript
Mark: Hello and welcome to Ofsted Talks. My name is...
2024-08-2123 min
Early Years InsightsOfsted: Beyond the Inspection - Early Years InsightsEpisode 5 - Ofsted: Beyond the InspectionWelcome back to Early Years Insights, where we continue to explore the world of early childhood education. In this episode, we delve into the critical topic of Ofsted inspections and their impact on the early years sector.Join our host, Kathy Leatherbarrow, as she sits down with Heather Clark-Kelly (manager of Sunflowers Day Nursery) to unpack the complexities of the Ofsted framework and explore strategies for building exceptional early years settings. Together, they will discuss how to navigate the inspection process, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and demonstrate...
2024-07-2525 min
Little Minds, Big IdeasThe Episode All About The Future of Ofsted InspectionsWith the dust finally settling on last week's general election, Ben and Emily have decided to take a deep dive into one of the most contentious topics of the election debate: the future of Ofsted and the pressing need for potential reform. Over the past few decades, frustration and disillusionment have been brewing within the early years sector and the wider education community regarding the role and impact of Ofsted.In this compelling episode, Ben and Emily tackle this critical issue head-on. They explore the various arguments and perspectives surrounding Ofsted's current practices, the criticisms it...
2024-07-0831 minOfsted TalksOfsted Big ListenIn this episode, Mark Leech (Deputy Director, Communications) speaks with Wendy Ratcliff (HMI, Early Education), Dan Lambert (SHMI, Schools) and His Majesty's Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, about Ofsted's Big Listen.
Ofsted's Big Listen closes on 31st May and we want to hear from everyone we work with and work for. Take part here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ofsted-big-listen.
Transcript:
Mark: Hello and welcome to another edition of Ofsted Talks. Actually, this episode, could be renamed Ofsted listens because we're going to be talking about our Big Listen, the hug...
2024-05-1714 minGet Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!135 - Early Years Insights for Ofsted Excellence: Preparing Your Nursery/PreschoolAre you prepared for your next Ofsted inspection? Do you know exactly what inspectors are looking for in your setting? In today's fast-paced educational environment, staying ahead of Ofsted's expectations is critical. Whether you're preparing for an imminent inspection or striving to maintain excellence in your early years setting, understanding Ofsted's key focus areas can mean the difference between a good and outstanding rating. Within this episode, you will... Learn the specific interactions and practices Ofsted expects to see in your setting. Discover how to create a clear, concise, and sequenced curriculum that impresses...
2024-05-0716 minGet Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!135 - Early Years Insights for Ofsted Excellence: Preparing Your Nursery/PreschoolAre you prepared for your next Ofsted inspection? Do you know exactly what inspectors are looking for in your setting? In today's fast-paced educational environment, staying ahead of Ofsted's expectations is critical. Whether you're preparing for an imminent inspection or striving to maintain excellence in your early years setting, understanding Ofsted's key focus areas can mean the difference between a good and outstanding rating. Within this episode, you will... Learn the specific interactions and practices Ofsted expects to see in your setting. Discover how to create a clear, concise, and sequenced curriculum that impresses...
2024-05-0716 minOfsted TalksAlternative route: what's the picture of alternative provision?Briony Balsom
Hello, welcome to Ofsted Talks. I'm Briony Balsom, and today we're talking about alternative provision. Firstly, let me welcome our guests, here today with us we have Mark Vickers who's chair of the National MAT CEO network for alternative provision and special educational needs and disabilities and CEO of Olive Academies, we have Grace who attends the Olive Academy in Cambridge. Jo Fisher the Chair of the ADCS, that's the Association of Directors of Children's Services education committee, and we have Steve Shaw, who's one of Ofsted's Senior His Majesty's inspectors for SEND - special educational n...
2024-04-2221 minOfsted TalksOfsted's English subject report: telling this storyIn this episode Mark Leech, Deputy Director of Communications, talks to Kirsty Godfrey, Senior HMI, and Zoe Enser, HMI, about Ofsted's recently published English Subject report.
Transcript
Mark Leech 02:02
Hello and welcome to another edition of Ofsted Talks. My name is Mark Leach and today we're going to be talking about English. We've recently published our subject report looking at the teaching of English in primary and secondary schools and I'm joined today by Kirsty Godfrey and Zoe Enser. Hello, nice to have you with us. Hello. Hi, Mark. So we'v...
2024-04-1217 min
The News AgentsShould Ofsted be scrapped?TW: This episode includes discussions around suicide. If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans listen. Call them on 116 123.Last week, The National Union of Education voted overwhelmingly at their conference to 'abolish Ofsted' - saying it causes more harm than good and needed urgent and fundamental reform. They can't, of course, but today we - with your help - are asking if Ofsted is fit for purpose. We hear from teachers and heads - our listeners - who tell us what needs to change. We speak to Julia Waters, the...
2024-04-1153 minOfsted TalksSupported accommodation: how we listenedOfsted will inspect supported accommodation from September 2024. To support this work, we carried out a consultation where we not only received responses from the sector, we spoke to young people about what they wanted and needed from their supported accommodation.
Read more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofsted-confirms-plans-for-inspecting-supported-accommodation
Briony Balsom 0:09
Hello and welcome to Ofsted Talks. Today I'm going to be speaking to our guests about the importance of listening to young people, especially care leavers. So just to introduce our guests briefly, we've got today with us Anna Willow, who is ch...
2024-03-1814 min
The Voice of Early ChildhoodOfsted's and the DfE's voices must be heard whether we like them or not…Adam Marycz and Angelica Celinska discuss the divisive narrative between the early years sector and the Department for Education (DfE) and Ofsted. They discuss the challenging, unpleasant and damaging recent events around the education sector and Ofsted, including the case around Ruth Perry, the headteacher who took her own life, as well as the silencing of influential voices in the early years sector by the DfE. This is a podcast episode which is a challenging discussion, but it is highly required, as the time for change is now. This episode is steeped in shared reflection, challenge of b...
2024-03-041h 01
Little Minds, Big IdeasWeekly Show #15: The Episode All About Ofsted InspectionsWelcome to "Little Minds, Big Ideas," the podcast dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of early childhood education.In our Weekly Show #15, join hosts Ben and Emily from The Early Years Network as they take a deep dive into the world of Ofsted inspections.In this episode, Ben and Emily share invaluable insights, providing practical advice both pre-inspection and on the day, equipping educators and childcare professionals with the tools they need to navigate the challenging landscape of Ofsted assessments. Learn from their wealth of experience as they guide you through effective strategies and...
2024-02-2657 minOfsted TalksIntroducing Sir Martyn Oliver, His Majesty's Chief InspectorIn this episode, Briony Balsom (Head of Internal Insights) talks to our new HMCI, Sir Martyn Oliver.
Transcript
Briony: Hello, I’m Briony Balsom and welcome to Ofsted Talks, the Ofsted podcast. Ofsted Talks is the official Ofsted podcast, and we cover everything from early years to schools, social care to further education and skills, alternative provision, special educational needs and more. Today you join us for a slightly shorter but also slightly special edition where we take the opportunity to get to introduce Ofsted’s new chief inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver. Welcome, Martyn.
Mar...
2024-02-2005 minOfsted TalksBuilding a great curriculum in further education and skillsOn this episode, we're talking to two further education and skills leads from Ofsted about the FES curriculum and what it means for students and teachers. And have you seen this report we've published into FES curriculums for business, both classroom-based and work-based?
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-education-and-skills-report-business-education
Anna Trethewey: So, today we’re talking about what high-quality education looks like in the further education and skills sector, with two FES Senior His Majesty's Inspectors – Dr Richard Beynon and Dr Becca Clare, from the FES policy team.
Richard, could you say, succ...
2023-11-2018 min
FE News on the goOfsted's Career Guidance Review: A Missed OpportunityOfsted's Career Guidance Review: A Missed OpportunityKerry Boffey of FIN argues Ofsted’s CIAG review fell short, for example in addressing the broader context of career guidance for employers and established employees.Ofsted’s recent “independent review of careers guidance in schools and further education and skills providers” was a timely assessment of whether guidance, or Careers Information and Guidance (CIAG), has improved since the government strengthened its enforcement of the Baker Clause.CIAG, once a minor footnote in inspection reports, has now taken centre stage. Analysis by the Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (FIN) reveals that between May and October 2023, 88 out of 2...
2023-11-1607 minOfsted TalksIn conversation with the MoD on Ofsted’s ’Welfare and duty of care in Armed Forces initial training’reportIn this episode, Mark Leech (Director, Strategy and Engagement) talks to Paul Joyce (Deputy Director, Further Education and Skills), Helen Flint (Specialist Policy Adviser, Quality and Training) and Commander Kate Scott of the Royal Navy about Ofsted's recent Welfare and duty of care in the Armed Forces initial training report.
Transcript
Mark Leech
Hello, welcome to another edition of Ofsted Talks. And today we're talking about an interesting area of work. And one I thing a lot of people are quite surprised at we are talking about inspecting training facilities in the armed f...
2023-11-1330 min
Rethinking EducationS4E4: Calvin Henry on Ofsted - “It was brutal. Really brutal and unnecessary.”SHOW NOTES
Until recently, Calvin Henry was the headteacher of St. Mark’s C of E Primary School in North London. Last year, Calvin went through an experience that he describes as being “uncannily similar” to that of Ruth Perry, the headteacher of Caversham Primary School in Reading who tragically took her own life earlier this year following an Ofsted inspection that downgraded her school’s rating from “outstanding” to “inadequate”. Calvin has since left the teaching profession. In this episode, Calvin tells his story - which goes right to the heart of everything that is wrong with our current approach to scho...
2023-11-121h 32Ofsted TalksFurther education and skills: Are colleges meeting skills needs?In this episode, Mark Leech (Director of Strategy and Engagement) talks to Richard Beynon (Senior HMI, FES Policy) and Kate Hill (Specialist Adviser, FES Policy) about enhanced inspections and how colleges are meeting skills needs.
Transcript
Mark Leech
Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of Ofsted Talks, the Ofsted podcast. My name is Mark Leech and today we're going to be talking about an area of work in our further education and skills inspections. We're going to be talking about enhanced inspections of colleges. So this is inspections that particularly are focused on...
2023-11-0911 minOfsted TalksT levels: making a difference to UK plc?In mid 2023, Ofsted published a report into T levels: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-thematic-review-final-report
Here we hear from two college leaders, John Laramy, Principal, Exeter College and Diana Bird, Principal, Shipley College, about the challenges, opportunities and hopes for the future of the newest addition to the qualifications on offer for learners.
Shreena Kotecha 0:00
Hi I am Shreena Kotecha head of strategy at Ofsted. And joining us today we have Diana Bird from Shipley College and John Laramy Principal from Exeter college and we also have Ofsted's finest Richard Beynon and Paul Jo...
2023-11-0229 minOfsted TalksCareers: are young people getting the information, advice and guidance they need?Are young people getting the #careers information, advice and guidance they need? Listen here to our podcast on careers with thanks to Nicola Hall, Careers and Enterprise Company, Ryan Gibson, Gatsby Charitable Foundation and Katy Tibbles, Turner Schools.
Mark Leech 0:12
Hello and welcome to another edition of Ofsted Talks. My name is Mark Leech and today we're going to be talking about the wide world of careers and careers education. Ofsted has recently published 'The independent review of careers guidance in schools and further education and skills providers' - quite a long title. But a very int...
2023-10-2334 minOfsted TalksBest start in life part 2: Ofsted’s early years research review seriesIn this episode, Shreena Kotecha (Head of Strategy) talks to Lee Owston (Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education) and Wendy Ratcliff (Principal Officer, Early Education) about the second part of our early years research review series.
Wendy and Lee explain how this report builds on the first part of the series and share what the next report will focus on.
Transcript
Shreena Kotecha
Hi everyone, welcome to this edition of the Ofsted Podcast. Today we're going to be talking about the Best start in life part two research review. And today I've got w...
2023-10-2012 min
The Governors' PodcastAgenda Item 36 - Inside an Ofsted inspection with Paula Thorne | #TheGovernorsPodcastFor today's Single Item Agenda (episode) we are joined by a guest speaker;Paula Thorne, currently serving as a parent governor and EDI link governor at a primary school which has recently (as of 2023) received an Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ in all categoriesTo discuss;Being and championing parent governorsWhen Ofsted arrives after over a decade, at the end of an academic year (summer term)How to prepare for an Ofsted inspection as an individual and as a governing board, including training and being up-to-date on all key areas such as Safe...
2023-10-1849 min
Mr Barton Maths Podcast#180 Surviving and thriving an Ofsted inspection with Ofsted's Maths Subject Lead Steve WrenThe episode features a conversation with Ofsted's Maths Subject Lead, Steve Wren. We discuss everything from inspections, subject deep-dive, lesson observations, book scrutinies, COVID and more. For show notes, please visit: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/ofsted
Time-stamps:
Education career, controversies, and accents. (13:13)
Maths education, policy, and personal interests. (15:31)
Maths education and refereeing football. (20:56)
Football refereeing and teaching career insights. (23:27)
Lesson planning and the importance of cutting losses. (26:31)
Ofsted inspections and their practicalities. (29:12)
School inspection process and expectations. (35:33)
School inspection and grading. (39:09)
School inspection process and leadership. (42:40)
Ofsted inspections and deep dives in a secondary...
2023-09-293h 08Mr Barton Maths Podcast#180 Surviving and thriving an Ofsted inspection with Ofsted's Maths Subject Lead Steve WrenThe episode features a conversation with Ofsted's Maths Subject Lead, Steve Wren. We discuss everything from inspections, subject deep-dive, lesson observations, book scrutinies, COVID and more. For show notes, please visit: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/ofsted
Time-stamps:
Education career, controversies, and accents. (13:13)
Maths education, policy, and personal interests. (15:31)
Maths education and refereeing football. (20:56)
Football refereeing and teaching career insights. (23:27)
Lesson planning and the importance of cutting losses. (26:31)
Ofsted inspections and their practicalities. (29:12)
School inspection process and expectations. (35:33)
School inspection and grading. (39:09)
School inspection process and leadership. (42:40)
Ofsted inspections and deep dives in a secondary...
2023-09-293h 08Ofsted TalksOfsted’s new subject reports: geography, PE and musicWhat are the common strengths and weaknesses we identified in how a sample of schools teach geography, PE and music?
Ofsted has published three new subject reports in our series. We talked to the leads for each new report to get a quick preview of what they found and what teachers can take away from each report.
Important messages included making sure that:
there is a focus on geographical skills, the body of knowledge about how we do geography
PE is for all pupils and that leaders think really carefully about lessons to support...
2023-09-2813 minOfsted TalksRaising standards in supported accommodationIn this episode, Mark Leech (Acting Director, Strategy and Engagement) talks to Matthew Brazier (Project Director, Supported Accommodation) and Rachel Holden (Senior HMI, Supported Accommodation) about the development of our plans for regulating and inspecting supported accommodation.
Alongside the podcast, you can learn about the following related topics on our YouTube channel:
Notice of inspection for supported accommodation
What makes effective supported accommodation?
Supported accommodation inspection outcomes
We have also published guidance detailing what providers need to know about registering with Ofsted and running or closing a supported accommodation service.
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2023-09-2115 minOfsted TalksBack to school: updates from Ofsted September ’23As schools return and settle into the new academic year, host Shreena Kotecha talks to Lee Owston, Ofsted’s deputy director of schools and education, about some of the recent changes made to the way Ofsted inspects schools. Shreena also finds out what schools inspectors get up to during the summer break. For more information read the Ofsted blog or sign up to an Ofsted webinar.
Shreena: Hello, and welcome to a bite size episode of Ofsted talks to mark the start of the new academic year, which I'm very much looking forward to because my youngest sta...
2023-09-1111 minGet Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!103 - The Myths about Ofsted in Early Years!Are you still believing common myths about Ofsted inspections that could be holding you back? Many professionals are trapped by misconceptions about how Ofsted inspections work, which can lead to unnecessary stress and confusion. Understanding these myths is crucial for navigating the inspection process effectively and showcasing your setting in the best light. Within this episode, we will... - Debunk common Ofsted myths that could be causing unnecessary stress. - Streamline your paperwork and organization for a smoother inspection process. - Manage inspection feedback and interactions with confidence and clarity.
2023-09-1112 minGet Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!103 - The Myths about Ofsted in Early Years!Are you still believing common myths about Ofsted inspections that could be holding you back? Many professionals are trapped by misconceptions about how Ofsted inspections work, which can lead to unnecessary stress and confusion. Understanding these myths is crucial for navigating the inspection process effectively and showcasing your setting in the best light. Within this episode, we will... - Debunk common Ofsted myths that could be causing unnecessary stress. - Streamline your paperwork and organization for a smoother inspection process. - Manage inspection feedback and interactions with confidence and clarity.
2023-09-1112 minOfsted TalksConsultation on post-inspection arrangements and complaints handlingOfsted has launched a consultation on proposed changes to our post-inspection arrangements and complaints handling, closing on Friday 15 September 2023. Host Shreena Kotecha, Head of Strategy, speaks to our Principal Officer for Inspection Quality and Complaints Administration, Paul Trusselle, about the consultation and proposed changes.
To respond to the consultation, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/changes-to-ofsteds-post-inspection-arrangements-and-complaints-handling-proposals-2023.
Shreena: Hello and welcome to the first of our more regular bite sized episodes of Ofsted Talks. I'm Shreena Kotecha, Head of Strategy here at Ofsted. These new episodes as the title sort of...
2023-08-2909 minOfsted TalksThe best start in life: early years and Ofsted’s strategyOne of Ofsted's key strategic priorities acknowledges the relationship between early childhood experiences and a range of life outcomes, from educational success to well-being and good health. Read more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofsted-strategy-2022-to-2027
Shreena
I'm Shreena Kotecha, welcome everyone to the Ofsted podcast. This time we're talking about the best start in life. Just start with a few introductions first introduction is the new co host on the podcast Mark Leech, who is acting director strategy and engagement.
Mark Leech
Hello, I'm st...
2023-08-1631 minOfsted TalksFurther education and skills - at the Festival of Education 2023One of the talks from our FES team at this year's Festival of Education which was held at Wellington College in July.
SPEAKERS
Becca Clare, Martin Ward, Mike Finn from the Further Education and Skills team at Ofsted.
High quality curriculum and teaching in Further Education and Skills.
I'm Becca Clare, and I have with me two colleagues, Martin Ward, and Mike Finn, and we all work within the FES part of the curriculum unit in Ofsted. We're going to tell you a little bit about our work within O...
2023-07-2425 minOfsted TalksOfsted’s review of tutoring in schoolsWe published an independent research report into our findings about the tutoring programme in October 22, and we will be publishing a follow-up in the autumn of 2023. Our podcast spoke to some of the teachers and the researcher involved.
Part 1 of the report can be read here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-tutoring-in-schools-and-16-to-19-providers/independent-review-of-tutoring-in-schools-phase-1-findings
Shreena: So with us today we have two people from Bishop Thomas Grant school in Lambeth, Laura Waterman who's the assistant headteacher and Michael Todd who is deputy head. With us we also have Alan Passingham, on...
2023-07-1232 minOfsted TalksImproving how we work with schoolsOfsted has published a package of measures to improve how we work with schools. Hosts Anna Trethewey and Chris Jones discuss the changes.
Anna Trethewey
Hello all and welcome to Ofsted's podcast. You've got me here, Anna Trethewey, deputy director for cross-remit education and...
Chris Jones
Hi everyone, Chris Jones, director of strategy and engagement here at Ofsted.
Anna Trethewey
We're going to do a run through of some of the different changes we've got to our practice here at Ofsted. So Chris, I'll hand over to you for t...
2023-06-1612 minGet Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!090 - How A Positive Mindset Can Help You Excel In Your Early Years Ofsted Inspection!Are you dreading your next Ofsted inspection and wondering how to turn it into a positive experience? In this episode, we delve into the real-life story of Jenny from Wells House Kindergarten, who transformed a potentially stressful Ofsted visit into a surprisingly positive experience. If you've ever felt the pressure of an upcoming inspection, this episode is packed with insights that could help change your mindset and approach. Within this episode, you will... Learn how to stay calm and confident during an Ofsted inspection, even when it's unannounced. Discover practical tips for preparing your...
2023-06-1216 minGet Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!090 - How A Positive Mindset Can Help You Excel In Your Early Years Ofsted Inspection!Are you dreading your next Ofsted inspection and wondering how to turn it into a positive experience? In this episode, we delve into the real-life story of Jenny from Wells House Kindergarten, who transformed a potentially stressful Ofsted visit into a surprisingly positive experience. If you've ever felt the pressure of an upcoming inspection, this episode is packed with insights that could help change your mindset and approach. Within this episode, you will... Learn how to stay calm and confident during an Ofsted inspection, even when it's unannounced. Discover practical tips for preparing your...
2023-06-1216 min
It's Your Own Time You're WastingS3 Ep2 | Myth-busting: What do OFSTED really want? (Guest: Graham Tyrer, former OFSTED Inspector)Following the tragic death of Reading Head Teacher Ruth Perry, the spotlight is on OFSTED inspections like never before. Is the pressure on teachers just too much?This episode, we talk to former OFSTED Inspector Graham Tyrer, who busts some of the myths surrounding OFSTED inspections.If you are feeling overwhelmed at work, please reach out to your union or The Samaritans on 116 123.
2023-05-0344 minInside Your EdTwo reports raise questions about the future of OfstedIn March this year, the news that headteacher Ruth Perry had taken her own life caused a huge storm both within and outside the teaching profession after Ruth’s family claimed that a recent Ofsted inspection had contributed to her death. In the weeks since this news emerged, a row has erupted between government and unions about whether Ofsted inspections should be paused, or possibly scrapped altogether, in the wake of this tragic incident. However, the pressure on Ofsted was in fact growing well before we hit March because in February two new reports were pu...
2023-04-1946 min
Beyond GoodOfsted!In this episode Matt and Femi discuss Ofsted. What is on offer is not a position on Ofsted, it is simply a balanced discussion limited to the perspective of class teachers and middle leaders. There is no subject-specificity to this one, so hopefully educators of all stripes will find this useful.The discussion took in some of the following features of the landscape:Ofsted preparation and the body of knowledge and skills accrued through daily effort over years versus cramming ‘the night before’. The incremental improvements on paper to the school inspection framework and Ofsted attempt...
2023-04-1749 min
Rethinking EducationS3E12: David Phillips: “It has become a monster” [Heads talking about Ofsted #2]This is the second in a series of episodes featuring headteachers and former heads talking about Ofsted.
David Phillips is the headteacher of Chilwell school in Nottingham.
He has been in senior leadership for over twenty years and a headteacher in both the academies and maintained sectors.
He is one of the East Midlands representatives for his professional association and has a particular focus on leadership and governance.
He has worked in schools throughout the East Midlands with projects in age range change, school partnership development and quality assurance.
David has worked in schools since before the inception of OFSTED...
2023-04-1556 min
The StandardDoes Ofsted need replacing?Teachers and unions call for a pause in inspections following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry. Why school leaders are unhappy with one-word assessments. Calls and petitions to reform Ofsted. Our Education Editor Anna Davis explains what has caused this growing pressure on Ofsted, and Julie McCulloch from the ASCL union describes the changes they want the inspectorate to make. In this episode:Why are teachers and unions so frustrated with Ofsted?Will this criticism impact how parents view Ofsted reports?Why unions are calling for a pause in inspectionsDo one-word assessments need to be r...
2023-03-2212 min
HEP TalksOfsted - Interview with Karen Tate, Chair of Governors at South Harringay SchoolIn preparation for the Governors' Conference coming up this Saturday at HEP HQ, we are bringing back a HEP Talks episode about governors and their role in Ofsted inspections.
In this episode of HEP Talks, Neetha Atukorale from HEP's Governor Services talks to Karen Tate, governor at South Harringay School about the school's most recent Ofsted inspection. Topics covered include Ofsted preparation, the inspection process, and choosing the right team for the job, among others.
We hope this HEP Talk provides valuable insight into the Ofsted process for school leaders, governors, and staff alike.
2023-03-0827 minOfsted TalksArt and Design Research Review: the launch at the Victoria and Albert MuseumWe were lucky enough to be able to welcome guests from the world of art education to the Victoria and Albert museum to launch our Art and Design Research Review. Here are some of the discussions and questions and answers about the review.
Tristram Hunt: Morning. Good morning everyone. My name is Tristram Hunt, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum and it's such a pleasure to welcome you all today for the launch of the art and design research review. The V&A is very proud to support Ofsted’s important work not only bec...
2023-03-0229 minOfsted TalksPrison education: giving people a vision of what life could beWe spoke to Charlie Taylor, His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons, Femi from the Prison Reform Trust and Tracy from Keyring about why the state of education in prisons is so bad - and some ideas for what could be done to improve things.
Chris Jones
Hi everybody and welcome to this episode of Ofsted Talks the Ofsted podcast. My name's Chris Jones. I'm Ofsted's Director of Strategy and engagement and I've got with me, Shreena Kotecha, Ofsted's Head of Strategy. Hi, Shreena. We've got some great guests today to talk about education in pr...
2023-02-2042 minOfsted TalksOfsted’s Annual Report 2021-22A summary of the key points of this important report, from Amanda Spielman, Alex Jones, Lee Owston, Yvette Stanley and Chris Jones. Listen to what Ofsted inspections found from all the remits we inspect; early years, schools, further education and skills and social care.
Transcript:
Chris Jones
This is a special edition, we're going to be focusing on our Annual Report for 21/22 which was published on the 13th of December. We've got a stellar lineup to talk you through what is in our annual report. We've got Amanda Spielman, His Majesty's Chief Inspector, we've...
2022-12-1321 minOfsted TalksOfsted and the curriculumWe talk to Ofsted's curriculum unit, teachers who've been involved in curriculum planning and a Head and subject lead who've recently been inspected about the deep dives they experienced.
Chris Jones
Hi everybody and welcome to the latest episode of Ofsted Talks, the Ofsted podcast. Today's subject is the curriculum. I'd like to introduce my new co-host Shreena Kotecha. Hi Shreena.
Shreena Kotecha: Hi Chris.
Chris Jones: Very nice to have you with us. I've also got some fantastic guests today. I've got Heather Fearn and Jonathan Keay fr...
2022-12-0144 min
The Schools & Academies Show PodcastLeaked Ofsted Crib Sheets, School Meals Standards, and Another New Prime Minister feat. Debbie ClintonIn this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we take a look at October’s educational headlines and review the impact these will have on the sector. This month we’re joined by Debbie Clinton, educational expert and former Ofsted inspector, to discuss leaked Ofsted crib sheets, the quality of school meals and the changing government. This month’s headlines: 📰 Calls for Ofsted to share their training resources in the light of leaked inspector crib sheets 📰 30% rise in the cost of food items since May cause school meal providers to change menus...
2022-10-2727 minOfsted TalksReading: talk from the Festival of EducationOfsted's Kirsty Godfrey HMI, Phil Minns HMI and Ivana Vidakovic, from Ofsted's research and evaluation team, gave a talk and Q&A at the Wellington Festival of Education held in summer 2022. It covered phonics, the importance of encouraging a love of reading, and helping struggling secondary aged readers.
Hannah Martin 0:07
We recently took part in the Wellington Festival of Education. Here's the session we recorded at the event on reading. Hope you enjoy it.
Kirsty Godfrey 0:20
Well, it's a pleasure to be with you today. My name is Kirsty Godfrey. I a...
2022-09-0526 min
The Primary Knowledge PodcastMyth-busting Ofsted inspectionsIn this episode, we talk to Curriculum Director, Melanie Moore, to debunk five recurring myths about the primary inspection process. Issues discussed include curriculum planning, curriculum models, lesson observations, and the triangulation of evidence, data, and assessment. For further information or to read about all the issues addressed in this episode, download Ofsted's School inspection handbook below.Useful linksOfsted's School inspection handbookWhat to expect from Ofsted’s subject ‘deep dives' – BlogOur experience under Ofsted’s new inspection framework using Cornerstones What we know about curriculum inspection – Podcast
2022-07-0418 minGet Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!040 - From Good To Outstanding: Josie Hack Shares The Secrets Behind Her Ofsted SuccessEver wondered what it takes to turn your childcare setting into one that earns an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted? For many early years educators, navigating inspections feels daunting, especially with the rising expectations in the sector. In this episode, you'll learn from someone who's been through it all—and succeeded. Within this episode, you will... - Discover practical steps to prepare your team for an exceptional inspection outcome. - Learn how to create a culture where every staff member is aligned with the curriculum and safeguarding protocols. - Understand how to keep...
2022-06-0618 minGet Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!040 - From Good To Outstanding: Josie Hack Shares The Secrets Behind Her Ofsted SuccessEver wondered what it takes to turn your childcare setting into one that earns an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted? For many early years educators, navigating inspections feels daunting, especially with the rising expectations in the sector. In this episode, you'll learn from someone who's been through it all—and succeeded. Within this episode, you will... - Discover practical steps to prepare your team for an exceptional inspection outcome. - Learn how to create a culture where every staff member is aligned with the curriculum and safeguarding protocols. - Understand how to keep...
2022-06-0618 minOfsted TalksApprenticeships: what’s the landscape like?Chris Jones 0:04
Hi everyone and welcome to another episode of Ofsted Talks. Today, we're talking all about apprenticeships, and I've got a stellar lineup of guests with me to talk about what is an incredibly important topic. So get them to introduce themselves. First of all, we've got Ian Bamford in tell us about who you are and what you do.
Ian Bamford 0:25
Thanks, Chris. Hi, I'm Ian Bamford, I'm the Chief Operating Officer for Paragon skills. We're a national training provider, predominantly focusing on health care, childcare, education, but also some service sectors such as Bu...
2022-05-2427 minOfsted TalksSchool inspections: answering some common questions for OfstedWe're often asked questions about inspections. Here, hosts Chris and Anna answer some of the most popular!
Transcription:
Chris Jones 0:08
Hello, everybody, and welcome to this latest edition of Ofsted Talks the Ofsted podcast. My name is Chris Jones and I'm here with Anna Trethewey. Nice to be here, and a special podcast today because not only are we going through the offset mailbag, and answering some of your questions. It's Anna's last edition of the podcast. And so we're saying goodbye and thank you to Anna, for all her work...
2022-05-1121 minOfsted TalksIllegal SchoolsOfsted Talks hosts talk to Ofsted's Chief Operating Officer, Matthew Coffey, Ofsted illegal schools inspector, Sue Will and Ofsted Policy Officer, Katherine Street about illegal schools and what more Ofsted needs to close them down.
Transcript
AT – Anna Trethewey
CJ – Chris Jones
MC – Matthew Coffey
SW – Sue Will
KS – Katherine Street
AT: Hello and welcome to this episode of Ofsted talks. This week we're going to talk about illegal schools.
CJ: Yeah, that's right offset has had an illegal schools team s...
2022-04-1446 minOfsted TalksPrison education: a review of reading education in prisonsThis episode is a recording of the launch of the Prison Education review of reading education in prisons, with Amanda Spielman HMCI and Charlie Taylor HMIP and a panel discussion followed by questions. The event was held in March 2022 in London.
AS: Amanda Spielman
CT: Charlie Taylor
SC: Sally Coates
BM: Bridget McKeown
FC: Francesca Cooney
LJS: Louise Johns-Shepherd
KG: Kelly Gleeson
KGO: Kirsty Godfrey
Welcome to Ofsted talks. This podcast was recorded live at Ofsted and HM...
2022-03-2940 min
Academy of IdeasEducation Forum: Has Ofsted become too political?Panel discussion organised by the Academy of Ideas Education Forum on 21 February 2022.
INTRODUCTION
As the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) approaches its 30th birthday, many are increasingly concerned that Ofsted is becoming overly political and moralistic and insufficiently educational in its approach. The anniversary of Ofsted’s creation seems a good moment to take stock.
Ofsted employs more than a thousand people and has an annual budget of close to £130 million. For this, it takes responsibility for regularly inspecting all publicly funded schools and colleges in England. In addition to setting the agenda of...
2022-02-221h 36
Academy of IdeasEducation Forum: Has Ofsted become too political?Panel discussion organised by the Academy of Ideas Education Forum on 21 February 2022.
SPEAKERS
Neil Davenport
writer and teacher
Rowenna Davis
teacher; former journalist and Labour Party parliamentary candidate; new mum and community organiser
Alex Kenny
secondary school teacher and NEU Executive member
Joseph Robertson
director, Orthodox Conservatives think tank; education research fellow, The Bow Group
CHAIR
Toby Marshall
teacher and member of the AoI Education Forum
INTRODUCTION
As the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) approaches its 30th birthday, many are increasingly concerned that Ofsted is becoming overly political and moralistic and insufficiently educational in its approach. The anniversary of...
2022-02-221h 37Ofsted TalksSchool Exclusions and Alternative ProvisionHosts, Chris Jones and Anna Trethewey talk about schools exclusions and alternative provision. Anna talk to Ofsted's Anna Heavey about what Ofsted looks for on inspection. Chris talks to Danny Coyle from the Newman Catholic College and Anna Cain from the boxing Academy about complexity around exclusions and keeping children in school.
Transcript
AT: Anna Trethewey
CJ: Chris Jones
AH: Anne Heavey
AC: Anna Cain
DC: Danny Coyle
AT: Hello and welcome to this episode of Ofsted Talks. Today we're going to be ta...
2022-02-1541 minOfsted TalksPanel discussion on Ofsted’s Annual ReportA recording of the live panel discussion that took place at Ofsted's Annual Report launch on Tuesday 7 December 2021. The panel discussion the issues facing education, children's services and skill over the last year, and look forward to the future.
Transcript
AT – Anna Trethewey
CJ- Chris Jones
AS – Amanda Spielman
JC – Jenny Coles
HB – Hardip Begol
YS – Yvette Stanley
CR – Chris Russell
AT- Hello and welcome to Ofsted Talks. On Tuesday, the seventh of December, we launched our Annual Report on Education, Children's Se...
2022-01-0744 minOfsted TalksAnnual Report 2021: Amanda Spielman in conversationAmanda Spielman discusses the content and context of the 2021 Ofsted Annual Report, talking about what we found in all the areas we inspect during this period.
2021-12-0716 minOfsted TalksLeaving CareWhat's it like to leave care? We spoke to a care-experienced person who's also Ofsted's head of research. How did the pandemic impact young care leavers? Find out more in this episode of our podcast - subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
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Leaving Care
CJ: Chris Jones, Ofsted’s director of corporate strategy
YS: Yvette Stanley, Ofsted’s national director for regulation and social care
AC: Andrew Cook, Ofsted’s regional director for the North West
DB: Donna Brown, Ofsted’s head of re...
2021-10-2929 minOfsted TalksPrison EducationWhat's education like in prisons? Ofsted Talks hosts, Chris Jones and Anna Trethewey talk to guest speakers about the challenges facing prison education and the need for rapid improvements.
Transcript
AT: Anna Trethewey
CJ: Chris Jones
PJ: Paul Joyce
FC: Francesca Cooney
SM: Sheena Maberly
AT: Hello and welcome to Ofsted Talks. Today we're going to be talking about prison education. Now Chris you and I've had a number of meetings over the last few weeks on this topic, and really concerning isn't it...
2021-10-0841 min
Key VoicesKey Voices #129 - Review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges with OfstedThis week we talk to Anna Trethewey, Head of Strategy and Andrew Cook, HMI and Regional Director North West, both from Ofsted about Ofsted’s rapid evidence review into peer-on-peer sexual abuse. We talk about how the review was conducted, the findings that emerged and how schools can start to take steps to respond to this issue. We also discuss the nature of the challenge in more detail and the importance of taking a deep and considered approach to building a safe and inclusive culture. We also touch on the role that governors can play in supporting schools with thi...
2021-10-0748 minOfsted TalksOfsted‘s Sexual Abuse ReviewChris Jones discusses with report author, Anna Trethewey, how the review was carried out and what inspectors discovered about this issue. More than 900 children were interviewed in the course of the review and safeguarding lead Wendy Ghaffar and assistant regional director for London, John Kennedy HMI, join the discussion.
CJ: Chris Jones
AT: Anna Trethewey
WG: Wendy Ghaffar
JK: John Kennedy
M: Millie
Transcript:
CJ: Welcome to this episode of Ofsted Talks. Today we're talking about the sexual abuse review th...
2021-09-1034 minOfsted TalksIn conversation with Amanda Spielman and Chris RussellIntroducing the new Ofsted podcast, 'Ofsted Talks'. This is the pilot episode.
Chris Jones discusses with Amanda Spielman and Chris Russell the impact of the pandemic on children and schools, as well as Chris Russell's ambitions for his new position as National Director for Education.
Transcript
CJ – Chris Jones
AS – Amanda Spielman
CR – Chris Russell
CJ: Hi everybody and welcome to the Ofsted podcasts ‘Ofsted Talks’. This is the first episode in our new venture and it's one that we're all very excited about. My name is Chris Jones...
2021-08-2736 min
The Teachers' PodcastRemote Ofsted inspections: Dr Victoria Carr, Headteacher at Woodlands Primary SchoolEPISODE NOTES In this episode, Claire talks with returning guest Dr Victoria Carr: Headteacher of Woodlands Primary School. Victoria’s school was recently inspected remotely by Ofsted and she talks about how their preparations stood the school in good stead for their monitoring visit. The school had previously focused on improving attainment in maths and English so, when Victoria became headteacher, she led the staff in creating a whole new foundation curriculum. A lot of time and effort was invested in planning a thematic approach which provided enjoyable experiences for children and ensured they were ha...
2021-03-1652 min
Thriving Language - Early YearsOfsted - what we really need to know !Here the Beckies talk about what is it that Ofsted want to discover when they come to call. They are joined in conversation today by Nicola Blatchly - Lewis who is a trained Ofsted inspector (this is just one of her roles). So we thought we would ask her the 'ins and outs' about Ofsted, and what can we all do to feel more comfortable when the inspector comes to call...Hearing the voice of the Ofsted inspector and being supported!Here Nicky explains what it is like to be a trained Ofsted inspector and how...
2020-06-2312 min
FE News Podcast: #FutureofEducation News ChannelRichard Meredith from OneFile discusses Ofsted and evidencing learner progressRichard Meredith, from OneFile discusses Ofsted at EPA Live in Wembley. Richard discusses evidencing learner progress for Ofsted and explained that he was recently attending the Ofsted review for 16-19 and how Ofsted are now particularly interested and making a shift to the impact on a learner. He explains this is particularly around the learner journey, where have they progressed from, where are they now, what are they progressing into. With this in mind and particularly looking at the Three I's of Ofsted (Intent, Implementation and Impact) Richard makes some helpful recommendations and useful ways to evidence a...
2020-02-1105 min
Gavin O'MearaRichard Meredith from OneFile discusses Ofsted and evidencing learner progressRichard Meredith from OneFile discusses Ofsted at EPA Live in Wembley.
Richard discusses evidencing learner progress for Ofsted and explained that he was recently attending the Ofsted review for 16-19 and how Ofsted are now particularly interested and making a shift to the impact on a learner. He explains this is particularly around the learner journey, where have they progressed from, where are they now, what are they progressing into. With this in mind and particularly looking at the Three I's of Ofsted (Intent, Implementation and Impact) Richard makes some helpful recommendations and useful ways to evidence a...
2020-02-1005 min
Friday Night LiveStreatham Stabbings | Luton School Gets Outstanding From Ofsted | Islamic School Suing Ofsted | ATM FraudOn this edition of Friday Night Live, host Hafiz Sha'ban discusses the following topics: Streatham stabbings, Luton school gets outstanding from Ofsted, Islamic school suing Ofsted, ATM fraud, and other news.
2020-02-071h 44The Teachers' PodcastNicola James (Headteacher at St Andrew's Primary School): Surviving the new OFSTED FrameworkIn this episode, Claire meets Nicola James, the headteacher of St Andrew’s Primary School in Bishop Auckland. Having recently had an OFSTED inspection under the new framework, Nicola shares her experience with Claire in order to help other schools who may be facing an imminent inspection themselves. After initially wanting to work in a bank (mainly so she could wear a smart suit every day!), Nicola was inspired to teach by her secondary school tutor, Mr Wilson, who told her she needed to be working with people. This inspired Nicola to want to make a difference to...
2019-11-1748 min
The Voice of Primary LanguagesPractical solutions to tackling OFSTED in Primary Languages- Catherine SimmsIf you like what you are hearing, then please subscribe and give us some support!
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This week’s podcast is all about being Ofsted ready. Listen along with Catherine and Will as they talk about how to prepare for an Ofsted visit, what Ofsted would be looking for and how the resources on...
2019-10-1114 min
The Ofsted InterviewWaltham Forest council: 'Our message is not to 'prepare' for Ofsted'Heather Flinders, divisional director for children and families at Waltham Forest council, talks to Community Care about the ‘good’ judgment the service recently received from Ofsted.The council was praised by Ofsted for the “effective interventions” that children who are assessed as being at risk from domestic abuse receive, the increased use made of “purposeful individual work” by social workers, and the sensitivity applied to the “diversity of culture, religion and ethnicity of families in Waltham Forest”. Senior leadership, graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in this latest inspection, was said to be “highly aspirational” with the regulator highlighting robust governance arrangements, and “much...
2019-04-2522 min
The Ofsted InterviewCalderdale council: 'Ofsted left no stone unturned'Julie Jenkins, director of children's and young people's services at Calderdale council talk to Community Care about the journey to its 'good' Ofsted rating achieved towards the end of 2018. Ofsted highlighted the council's 'outstanding' services for children in care and care leavers, the supportive and caring culture within the council's children's services and the significant strengthening of performance management. Jenkins describes the "tailored" nature of the council's children in care and care leaver service, how it took decisive action to immediately address areas of improvement Ofsted highlighted during the inspection process and how the service supports...
2019-01-1822 min
Department of Education Public SeminarsEvidence-Informed Inspection? Research at OfstedA look at the role of research in developing the work of Ofsted as 'an intelligent inspectorate'. In this seminar Professor Daniel Muijs will look at the role of research in developing the work of Ofsted as 'an intelligent inspectorate', including looking at the way research is done as a co-construction between researchers and inspectors at Ofsted, and at the role of research and evaluation as part of organisational strategy. In particular, he will discuss how research is informing the development of the new Education Inspection Framework, presenting some of their ongoing research projects as examples of Ofsted's approach.
Daniel...
2018-10-221h 00Mr Barton Maths Podcast#037 Jane Jones: Ofsted, observations, marking, reasoningJane is a former teacher and head of maths who is now the HMI National Lead for Mathematics - to me and you that means she is the most senior maths specialist in Ofsted. In this revealing interview Jane discusses everything from observation and marking, setting and reasoning, and a lot more besides. Whether you are due an Ofsted inspection, just had one, or simply curious about what Ofsted are looking for, this is the interview for you.
For more information about today’s guest, plus links to the websites, resources and ideas they mention, please visit th...
2018-01-033h 15Mr Barton Maths Podcast#012 Mark McCourt – Ofsted, emaths, La Salle Education, NCETM and more!Mark is a legend in the world of maths education. He is a former head of maths, Ofsted Inspector, Headteacher, creator of emaths, creator of Complete Maths, and the organiser of the amazing La Salle Maths Conferences. We spoke about Ofsted lesson observations, teacher training, being Head of Department and why Mark has never marked a book in his life!
For more information about today’s guest, plus links to the websites, resources and ideas they mention, please visit the show notes page: http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/12-mark-mccourt-ofsted-emaths-la-salle-education-ncetm-and-more/
2016-06-152h 20