Headteacher Tracy is a firm believer in a disciplined school environment. She excludes pupils who seriously disrupt learning. She is now told she is responsible for […]
Secondary Headteacher Mary is preparing for her interview with the inspector, under the new OFSTED focus on the curriculum. “What does your school teach about Colombia, […]
Infant school Headteacher Mrs Marsh was thoughtful. When assessing reception students on the new baseline test, should she be “generous” or “harsh” with her marking? If […]
Headteacher Geraldine is preparing papers for the governors’ meeting. Papers are sent to governors before each meeting, but Geraldine knows that most of the governors will […]
One of Headteacher Joel’s staff has just tweeted that a person publicly supporting Islamic State, should be allowed back into the UK. Now parents are writing […]
Sharon has been teaching for many years under various OFSTED frameworks. Now she is being asked to comment on the latest OFSTED Framework proposals. She thinks […]
Headteacher Brian, aged 50. Every day between 9 am and 10.30 am, Brian waited for a call from the random OFSTED inspector who had the power […]
OFSTED Framework 2019 “after the 10 am phone call …the lead inspector will arrive on site no earlier than 12:30 pm ..and leave no later than […]
The New OFSTED Framework 2019 “OFSTED will consider the extent to which leaders protect staff from bullying and harassment”. Josie’s headteacher had told her that finishing […]