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Tag Archives: Ofsted
Mock Ofsteds are creating stress
According to an article in the TES (Times Education Supplement) by Adi Bloom, the combined voices of the Ofsted chief inspector, Amanda Spielman and the General Secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, Mary Bousted both believe that Schools … Continue reading
Ofsted exemptions for the chosen few
Last week the Government disclosed that it intends to allow Councils to apply for an exemption from Ofsted inspections and inquiries by the Childrens Commissioner for England for its child protection provision for up to six years if it is … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Department for Education, Ofsted, Safeguarding
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A revealing statement – unfit for purpose?
This comment made by the Minister of State at the Department for Education, Nick Gibb reveals why Gibb and his boss, Nicky Morgan are determined to force all Schools to become academies. The comment was made over the weekend, the two abbreviations are LA … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Councillors, Local Authorities, MPs, Multi Academy Trusts, Nick Gibb, Nicky Morgan, Ofsted
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An important investment
The news this mornings that Nicky Morgan is looking to the USA for a new head of OFSTED will ensure that for the next few days the papers will be full of issues related to education. Unfortunately one of the crucial parts … Continue reading
OFSTED being starved of funds?
In April 2013 Sir Michael Wilshaw, Chief Inspector at OFSTED made an announcement regarding the way in which they inspect local government. He said that “following discussions with local government representatives and after assessing the results of initial pilots, he had taken … Continue reading
No, no, no, no, no, no, Notice
Yesterdays announcement that OFSTED intends to carry out 40 ‘unannounced’ inspections this month seems to be a very odd state of affairs. It has been suggested that these will be of some of the worst performing Schools in the country. Although … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Dont Stop The Music, Ofsted, School Inspectors
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A new way of running the country?
In yesterdays Independent newspaper, Andreas Whittam Smith suggests that our Governments should be punished for poorly thought through policy announcements, in the same way that the head of OFSTED wishes to see parents punished for not ensuring their children do their … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Andreas Whittam Smith, Nick Clegg, Ofsted, School Dinners
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The damage continues
Yesterday I wrote about the damaging actions of two Cabinet Ministers and Special Advisers to communities 120 miles away from their offices. I did not expect that this would be compounded by the man who is supposed to be in charge … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Birmingham, David Cameron, Michael Gove, Ofsted, Peter Clarke, Schools, Theresa May, West Midlands
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A March to put a smile on our faces
Today the Streets of Brighton, like last weekend will be taken over by scores of people wanting to express their ideas and be seen by others for doing so. Last weekend we had the notorious March for England and its familiar … Continue reading
Posted in Policing, Youth Issues
Tagged Cadets, Guides, March for England, Ofsted, Police Dogs, Police Horses, Scouts, St Georges Day, Sussex Police, Young People
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Do your homework DfE
Infant Schools are currently under intense pressure to deliver hot meals from September despite the lack of appropriate kitchens in many places, and many of their teachers are now also to be used as a source of expertise for the private and voluntary … Continue reading
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