When Ofsted are inspecting a school, the quality of teaching is assessed though lesson observations. Wider evidence is also evaluated, including looking at pupils work, and talking to them about their learning and progress’ (Bousted, 2015). Therefore, could the quality of a school’s teaching staff be assessed through a range of methods, including observations and other Ofsted measures? It could be argued that a teachers pay should not directly correlate with the achievement of their pupils through
my knowledge about Ofsted greatly. As a student, I have only ever witnessed my previous teachers and schools being inspected and have never experienced the ‘behind the scenes’ of an Ofsted inspection. By completing this task, I feel that I am now able to understand the process that Ofsted follow in a clearer form and feel that this would be very beneficial towards my professional development. This is because as I aspire to be a primary school teacher, I am now aware of what Ofsted look out for in an
also identify concerns regarding a child’s health or wellbeing. Research carried out by Ofsted (2011) shows that, assessment improved a practitioner’s awareness of a child’s strengths and weaknesses. Subsequently, this had a positive influence on their planning, as they were able to differentiate and offer adequate support for children. Ofsted believes it to be the best way to improve pupil’s attainment (Ofsted, 2011). Observations are carried out to collect information such as: how a child is progressing;
1.3) The impact of those behaviours. "According to a new Ofsted report, pupils are missing out on 38 days of teaching each year due to low-level disruptive behaviour in the classroom." "A student who intentionally creates a disturbance in a class that directly interferes with the teacher's ability to instruct the class and with other students ability to learn is considered disruptive." The learning methods and actions in a class instigating delay and affect learners learning environment, organisation
services (Mathews, 2004, p. 6). The value of inspection is to ensure that all childcare provisions meet every child’s needs in the setting where they are looked after. Morton (2014, Aug 08) suggests that, Ofsted inspection must assess how childcare settings deliver the EYFS. In addition to this, Ofsted assess childcare providers to make sure that they follow EYFS framework. They inspect to see whether the setting implemented Equality, Inclusion and Diversity policy to support children, parents and carers
Consider what you have observed, read and experienced about teaching and learning to date. What, in your view, constitutes best practice in the teaching of maths? Introduction Mathematics is an important subject in the National Curriculum, in England. Ofsted (2012) quotes “Mathematics is essential for everyday life and understanding our world”. It is a creative subject with its own questions and methods. In every aspect of everyday activities, Mathematics is used daily from reading the time, shopping
guidelines must be followed. Individuals who have contact with the child will be separated by the criminal records Bureau (CRB) and the locations or setting will be inspected by the local authority and/or by the office for standards in education (OFSTED). Strengths The strengths of CRB checks are that it confirms whether an existing or prospective employee has a current UK criminal conviction or not. It also gives a more informed recruitment decision and ensures that inappropriate people are not
years’ settings in the UK, I feel that the presentation that we had prepared is a useful resource for colleagues to turn back to when they need to prepare themselves for an Ofsted inspection. In my opinion, as we had a member of the team that has experienced an Ofsted inspection and have used up-to-date information about the Ofsted process, I think that this has validated our information. A strength of our PowerPoint was that it well planned in advance. By this, I mean that we had evaluated ourselves
that hit the news headlines because the staff, Ofsted and The Department Of Education (DOE) failed the students resulting in the school being shut down. The free school scandal became a public interest due to the scale of the case all of the students, staff and parents were effected. Due to the vast amounts of complaints made by the parents the school was inspected by Ofsted (The Office for Standard in Education, children services and skills. Ofsted inspected the school and deemed it inadequate,
support this theory as the table below illustrates. In the 1998 OfSTED (Office for Standards in Education) Report Recent Research on Gender and Educational Performance the figures showed that at Key Stage 1 girls were already outperforming boys in reading with 83% of girls at the expected level and only 73% of boys (OfSTED, 1998). More recent research indicates that this trend still holds true in Key Stage 2, the OfSTED Report The National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies and the Primary
young people will need to go through the Criminal Records Bureau which is also known as CRB. Also, health and social care settings will need to be inspected by the local authority and by the Office for Standards in Education which is also known as OFSTED. Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) The Criminal Record Bureau which is also known as CRB took place in 2002 and was created so that a wider range of employers can have access to information
The Children’s Act 2005 certifies 5 outcomes; be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution; and achieve economic well-being. A little over a decade ago we were not aware of the requirements of early childhood teaching. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum was introduced in 2008 in England and a revised version came into effect in September 2012. It is a ground-breaking introduction covering all early years centers who take care of children between 0-5 years
Codes of practice help classify the quality of care clients can expect if they receive care services and they can be used as a source for measuring the quality of care provided. All care professions have code of practice, some codes of practice mainly give advice and guidance, whereas others can be used to measure the quality of care. A policy is different to a code of practice, as it is set in a particular care setting in a particular place. A code of practice for nursery nurses will be relevant
In addition to having to answer to local and national government, schools have to report to regulative bodies such as OFSTED, the Health and Safety Executive and the schools own governing body, all of whom are there to monitor and enforce legislation. The governing body is compiled from various members of the school community, including parents, school management, teaching and non-teaching staff and members from the local community. They are responsible for setting the ethos that the school should
National Curriculum embedding Physical Education as a core subjects within those key stages, would make the children develop better understanding of health and safety. This is proven be an Ofsted report, as it states “a strength within both Key stage 1&2 was that the understanding of health and fitness substantial” (Ofsted, 2009:8). For exa... ... middle of paper ... ...g Physical Education would allow the child to increase their knowledge and experience other sports that they would have done if they
Learning is something which everyone has an understanding of and which everyone has participated in, however, that learning was delivered in a variety of different teaching approaches as research and guidance has changed several times over the years from didactic, rote teaching to emancipated pedagogy (O’Connor, 2012). ‘A teaching approach consists of the methods and strategies that teachers employ to help pupils learn effectively…and are based on an understanding of child development and learning
paper was produced by the Learning and skills Councils (LSCs) this was looking to provide funding for learners within this ever expanding sector. The Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) was introduced for learners 19 and over, and work based learning. Ofsted took over the functions of ALI in 2007 for the 16 to 19 sector. This gave learner more choice and introduced connexions to support the learners. In 2001 the Further Education National Training Organisation (FENTO) put professional standards in place
the scenario is the conflict between the two Acts of Parliament: Education Act 2013 (EA 2013) and the Education Reform Act 2016 (ERA 2013). ERA 2016 is passed reducing the school leaving age to 16 from 18 under EA 2013 and without consulting the Ofsted as required by EA 2013. Madonna aged sixteen wishes to leave school now relying on the ERA 2016. The question therefore is whether EA 2013 or ERA 2016 would apply and why. 2. Introduction The question raises number of issues regarding Parliamentary
What is the purpose of Lifelong Learning today? Lifelong learning is the concept that learning and opportunities can go beyond that of compulsory education, as well as traditional routes both academic and vocational. With ever expanding economic growth and globalization the need for new skills is more prominent and lifelong learning and adult education is seen to have become a governmental response to socio-economic inequality, the financial crisis as well as the growing competition within industry
In this essay I will be focusing on the learning opportunities that my creative medium term plan offers for the humanities subjects. I will also be analysing ‘interdisciplinary learning’ and reflecting on current theories, readings and pedagogies which have influenced my thought process and chosen lessons. The plan I have created focuses on ‘World Foods’ and is designed as ten sessions which run through one week of school, and will be taught to a year 6 class. Interdisciplinary learning involves