Preparing for inspection England: ISI and Ofsted

• Date: February 27, 2025
• Time: 10:30 – 15:30
• Cost: BSA Full Member – £175, BSA Affiliate Member – £ 250, Non-member – £350
• Audience: Head/Principal, Deputy Head/Vice-Principal, Governors, Head of Boarding, Boarding staff, DSL
• Platform: Zoom (online) – seminar

Course outline:

Schools have become familiar with the requirements of the regular inspection process. This virtual day seminar is aimed both at those who are familiar with the process and those completely new to it. The day focuses on the process itself, preparation for forthcoming inspection visits, and relevant updates on new legislation that could impact an inspection result.

Throughout the session, information and actions will refer to the National Minimum Standards 2022, as well as referencing appropriate updates to other guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

There will be specific breakout sessions during the day to focus on ISI or Ofsted as appropriate. Reference will therefore be made to either the ISI Framework and inspection process, including Framework 23, or the Ofsted SCCIF (Social Care Common Inspection Framework).  This training aims to be relevant and valuable regardless of where schools are in the inspection cycle.

Training topics will include:

• Updates to current guidance – including KCSIE 2024 and the National Minimum Standards 2022
• Preparing for inspection – gathering evidence relating to the ISI or Ofsted inspection framework
• Going beyond the minimum standard – securing the best outcomes for pupils, actions that go beyond the minimum standards
• Embedding a regular audit procedure – looking at the process of review and reflection and establishing a long-term process beyond the inspection cycle.

Learning outcomes:

• Recommendations of how to prepare for an inspection
• Increased understanding of relevant legislative and guidance updates
• Recommendations for conducting a regular audit procedure.

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