The New Ofsted Framework Pilot Inspection – A Survivor’s Story Mo Miller

Before the Inspection New SEF including some new sections New style(s) of PIB Pre Meeting/Telephone 2 days (maximum) notice

During the Inspection New structure to key judgements Involvement of Head/SLT at Inspector’s meeting More lesson observation Pupil, staff and parent questionnaires More dialogue as tentative judgements emerge Usual meetings with students, governors, staff emerge Dialogue around wording of report

After the Inspection Usual drafting procedures Report is shorter Focus on clear targets for improvement

Achievement (Attainment & Progress) THE BIG SIX Feeling safe Behaviour Healthy Lifestyles Contribution to community Workplace & Economic well being (includes punctuality and attendance) SMSC Achievement (Attainment & Progress) THE BIG SIX Feeling safe Behaviour** Healthy Lifestyles Contribution to community Workplace & Economic well being (includes punctuality and attendance) SMSC Key Points – Before the Inspection The Domino Game-use the descriptors OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS Meeting the needs of individuals and groups at all stages Capacity for Improvement Effectiveness of Leadership & Management Challenge including targets Improvement since last inspection

The New SEF Impact statements Telling the story of the school

New Sections The extent to which pupils feel safe (not just safeguarding – site – bullying) School and wider community (student involvement in the school and beyond) Workplace and economic well being (includes punctuality and attendance) Effectiveness of work with partners (safeguarding and quality assurance) Community cohesion (local, national & international – embedded)

The PIB & Pre-Meeting 2 Styles Initial judgement based on SEF Agree – disagree – substantiate You are invited to agree the areas of focus

Key Points During the Inspection Greater involvement of Head / SLT Sitting in on Inspector’s meeting

Lesson Observations Mostly 30 minutes, some full lessons, some 10 minutes Paired observation Head/Inspector, Middle Manager/Inspector Criteria on progress is very rigorous Emphasis on groups, individuals under-achieving

Ability to influence judgement as it emerges enhanced Attending inspectors’ team meetings

Wording of Report Think marketing & challenge Terse report

Issues to consider Preparation OLD SEF / NEW SEF Time consuming Start with Domino Game Start with NEW and then go back to old for IMPACT Use the OLD SEF as your document Think carefully re Safeguarding, Community Cohesion

Briefing Staff Lesson observation criteria – Individuals, groups, progress

Head & SLT Involvement Use all opportunities to influence and instigate them (OLD SEF) Concern – More influence = more responsibility Attitude of Governors if disappointed – your fault?

No Notice Inspections In pilot meant telephone call pm – inspection next day Spring Term, trialling phone call at 8.30am and in Does it matter?

Summary Advantages More influence/dialogue More subtle balances (the dominoes fall your way) Less frequent (5/6 years?)

Summary Concerns The New SEF and the full story Greater differentiation – the dominoes fall against you The pivots – behaviour, safeguarding, equal opportunities and discrimination The terse report More frequent for some - live with previous poor report for longer for others