School inspectors could quit over Ofsted report card plans

Teaching union welcomes ‘long-overdue’ Ofsted move to tailor inspections

Ofsted said the changes, which will be introduced in November, would deliver improved consistency and ‘more insightful, context-aware inspections&#821 ...

Headteachers threaten to step down as Ofsted inspectors over proposed reforms

Hundreds of headteachers across England are pushing back against the government’s proposed changes to the school inspection system, threatening to stop serving as Ofsted inspectors if the reforms go ahead without proper consultation. The dramatic move comes in response to a newly suggested "report card" system designed to replace the current single-word judgments with a more detailed, multi-category rating format.

School inspectors could quit over Ofsted report card plans

The ASCL and NAHT threaten to take the ‘unprecedented step’ in the autumn term if changes are not made

Teaching union welcomes ‘long-overdue’ Ofsted move to tailor inspections - Jersey Evening Post

A school leaders’ union has welcomed Ofsted plans to provide more tailored inspections of schools and in further education, describing it as “long overdue”. Ofsted announced on Thursday that all inspections would be led by current His Majesty’s Inspectors (HMIs), or someone with recent experience in the role, to provide more in-depth inspection expertise and training. At the same time, contracted Ofsted inspectors – who often work in schools and…

Ofsted to Strengthen Inspections Through new Team Structures

Following feedback from last year’s Big Listen and the recent consultation on inspection reform, Ofsted has today announced a new structure for inspection teams in schools and further education, focused on improving consistency.The new team structure will make the best use of the complementary skills and expertise of Ofsted’s employed His Majesty’s Inspectors (HMI) and its contracted Ofsted inspectors (OIs) – who are often serving practitioners …