Maths – Emerging Themes from Ofsted Reports Ian Goodwin Ofsted part-time Inspector 18 th March 2016

Why use Ofsted reports? Maths is not graded separately - you need to examine reports to understand inspection themes Reports indicate that quality of maths is below the overall grades

In those colleges with a Good Grade:- Recognition of the challenges – good colleges have issues Teaching of various levels in the same class Need to challenge leaners with grade C or above further (progress is not good for these learners) Use of initial diagnostic assessment No outstanding grades without good maths Recognition that maths is a strategic priority Subject learning is generally planned to integrate maths and its importance Attendance issues

In those colleges with a Requires Improvement Grade it has been found:- Progress in maths is insufficient Low numbers achieve C grade and above Teaching of maths requires improvement Lack of confidence in management to address issues Lack of promotion across the curriculum Attendance low

In those colleges which are Inadequate:- No development of maths skills Low achievement of C grade and below Not linked to main programme Limited initial diagnoses Lack of targets Leaners unable to apply maths skills to other areas

Issues relating to maths to be addressed: Is it a strategic priority? How are staff using results of initial diagnostic assessments? How do you develop skills of leaners with grade C and above? Do you have a strategy to improve teaching, learning and assessment?

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