Tag: ofsted
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Ofsted’s new framework: Why “secure fit” might not fit schools
One thing that really gets our goat is bad data. Data that fails to tell the right story, or provide valid and reliable evidence, can leave school leaders bewildered rather than informed. Nicki has recently served as a Trustee and Chair of Governors during inspections under the new Ofsted framework, seeing firsthand how these changes…
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Good, bad or ugly?
What do you think of the new Ofsted proposals? This afternoon, on behalf of Antwis Collaborative, I attended an online webinar with Ofsted where they explained how they were improving the way Ofsted inspects education. I am writing this blog to share information and prompt school leaders to respond to the consultation. There is change…
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Ofsted Eleven (not Ocean’s Eleven)

Aaaaah! September!! The month when school leaders feel energised, excited, organised, in control and hopeful for the year ahead. Yes – I felt all of these at the start of the academic year in 23/24, but I also had a deep dread in the pit of my stomach. Of the 15 schools I support, many…
