The new EYFS framework and Ofsted judgements – a change of emphasis?
Dr Helen Edwards provides insights into how the revised EYFS is influencing Ofsted's inspections and...
Ofsted Inspections
Former Ofsted inspector Debbie Alcock covers everything from safeguarding to disqualifications, allegations, preparing for inspections, and understanding Ofsted terminology.
Inspection: Part 12 – Terminology - Letter of the law
In the final part of this series, former Ofsted inspector Debbie Alcock advises to take special care...
Inspection: Part 11 – Before the Visit - Be prepared
Settings should carry out a number of tasks before an inspection, explains former inspector Debbie...
Inspection: Part 10 – Key Legislation - Rights of entry
Former inspector Debbie Alcock examines the legal powers underpinning an inspector’s legal right to...
Inspection: part 9 - Far-reaching power on no-notice inspections
With the publication of Ofsted’s ‘myth-busting’ document, former inspector Debbie Alcock sets out...
Inspection: part 8 – Ofsted and allegations
Having described how to deal with a member of staff when an allegation has been made and the role of...
Inspection: Part 6 – Allegations - Don’t rush in
Debbie Alcock looks at the correct initial procedures to follow when an allegation has been made...
Inspection: Part 5 - Disqualifications - Handling information
Debbie Alcock completes her mini-series on disqualifications by discussing how to handle negative...
Inspection: Part 4 – Disqualifications - Suitability checks
Ex-Ofsted inspector Debbie Alcock continues her analysis of disqualifications, looking at providers’...
Inspection: Disqualifications - Not on the list
Continuing her inspection series, ex-Ofsted inspector Debbie Alcock begins a three-part look at...
Inspection: Notifications - Hazard warning
In the second part of her series on Ofsted inspections, ex-inspector and consultant Debbie Alcock...
Inspection: Safeguarding
In the first of a new series on Ofsted inspections, ex-inspector and consultant Debbie Alcock gives...
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