Brighton College speech Sir Michael Wilshaw, 10 May 2012

The central proposal is that from September, the satisfactory grade will disappear and be replaced with a ‘requirement to improve’ to good over a much shorter period.

We will re-inspect these schools more often and engage in a professional dialogue with them about how they can improve.

Ofsted will not walk away from tough judgements and leave schools to sink or swim. We will help schools, not only by closer monitoring, but also by giving advice and pointing to good practice in the local area. After all, we have that local knowledge in the data and analysis department at Ofsted.

‘My ambition is that by the time I leave this office, every inspection team will contain an outstanding headteacher or principal. This will both ensure consistency of judgement but also refute the oft-quoted suggestion that inspectors lack first- hand experience of good and outstanding practice’

This is an evaluation report on the outcomes of ‘A good education for all’ – Ofsted’s consultation about amended inspection arrangements for maintained schools and academies, including free schools, to be introduced in September 2012.

The following inspection proposals will be implemented from September Ofsted will: require ‘outstanding’ schools to have ‘outstanding’ teaching define an acceptable standard of education as being ‘good’

The following inspection proposals will be implemented from September Ofsted will: replace the current ‘satisfactory’ judgement with ‘requires improvement’ where schools are not inadequate but are not yet providing a good standard of education.

The following inspection proposals will be implemented from September Ofsted will: replace the ‘notice to improve’ category with ‘serious weaknesses’ introduce earlier full re-inspection of schools judged as ‘requires improvement’

The following inspection proposals will be implemented from September Ofsted will: usually limit the number of times schools can be deemed to ‘require improvement’ to two consecutive inspections before they are judged ‘inadequate’ and deemed to require ‘special measures’

The following inspection proposals will be implemented from September Ofsted will: shorten the notice they give of an inspection request that schools provide anonymised information of the outcomes of the most recent performance management of all teachers

What about Behaviour?

Criteria When evaluating the behaviour and safety of pupils at the school, inspectors must consider:  pupils’ attitudes to learning and conduct in lessons and around the school  pupils’ behaviour towards, and respect for, other young people and adults, including, for example, freedom from bullying and harassment that may include cyber-bullying and prejudice-based bullying related to special educational need, sexual orientation, sex, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment or disability13  how well teachers manage the behaviour and expectations of pupils to ensure that all pupils have an equal and fair chance to thrive and learn in an atmosphere of respect and dignity  pupils’ ability to assess and manage risk appropriately and keep themselves safe  pupils’ attendance and punctuality at school and in lessons  how well the school ensures the systematic and consistent management of behaviour.

pupils’ attitudes to learning and their behaviour in a range of different teaching groups and settings and their attitudes to staff, including support and administrative staff, new and inexperienced staff and supply teachers

pupils’ respect for and courtesy towards each other and adults, and their care for school facilities as shown by their behaviour around the school

Anti-bullying and Ofsted 1)In your last Ofsted inspection did the inspector ask specific questions about your anti bullying policy? 2)Did you feel more closely inspected on anti bullying matters than in previous inspections? 3)Were you asked about the Equalities Act and how you were fulfilling your duties? 4)Did the inspectors focus on any particular area of Bullying/antibullying (for example cyber bullying, prejudice related, racist )? 5)Did they ask pupils questions about Bullying in your school? 6)Did they refer to Parentview? 7)Did they make reference to parent’s concerns over any aspect of bullying? 8)Please feel free to add any comments about your experience of Ofsted and their attitude to Bullying below.

‘There was a huge focus on this issue and we really had to convince the inspector that we had it all in hand. It wasn’t until the parent questionnaires highlighted that there was no bullying, or that it was nipped in the bud and dealt with promptly before having a chance to get out of hand that the inspector stopped questioning. The children obviously convinced him that they were well informed and there was no issue. Anti-bullying and Ofsted

‘I recommend that all schools ensure their pupils are aware of issues and work through how to deal with bullying in all its forms before an inspection happens’ ‘It was clear that parents and pupil views were very, very high on their agenda. They liked our policy of termly questionnaires to parents to collect their views and to stay ahead of issues.’ Anti-bullying and Ofsted

‘Ofsted appeared to define “bullying” as persistent name calling, cyber-bullying, prejudice related incidents and physical incidents (these categories specified in their parent questionnaire) Significant emphasis was placed on parent responses’ Anti-bullying and Ofsted

Inspectors were very happy to hear of pupil involvement in behaviour policy and anti-bullying policy/initiatives. Rather than waiting to be questioned on aspects of bullying we took it upon ourselves to take a proactive approach, sharing our work/evidence on all aspects of bullying.’ Anti-bullying and Ofsted