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Recent Ofsted Reports: What have Inspectors Focused On? (Part 4)

by Helen Edwards on December 15, 2010

The final part of our series on recent Ofsted reports. In this article we look at inspectors' recommendations and judgements around the EYFS theme of Learning and Development.

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100 Ofsted reports - Part 1: vision, reflection, evaluation and drive …

by Helen Edwards on October 22, 2019

Having studied 100 Ofsted reports under the new inspection framework,  a number of key points are emerging. Our series of 5 articles cover what you need to know.

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100 Ofsted reports - Part 3: professional development and staff well-b…

by Helen Edwards on October 29, 2019

100 Ofsted reports studied, and we can clearly see that high on the inspection agenda is supporting professional development and making sure your staff's well-being is a priority. 

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100 Ofsted reports- Part 5: partnerships with parents

by Helen Edwards on November 5, 2019

Partnerships with parents remains high on the agenda for inspections.

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100 Ofsted reports- Part 2: curriculum, assessment and progress tracki…

by Helen Edwards on October 22, 2019

A well-planned EYFS curriculum, with stimulating content increasing in complexity and challenge, is required. What does this mean for the inspection day?

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100 Ofsted reports - Part 4: behaviour, attitudes and personal develop…

by Helen Edwards on October 29, 2019

Behaviour and attitudes are given their own judgement in the new inspection framework, showing an increased focus on this aspect of early years provision.

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The Route to EYPS

by Helen Edwards on December 16, 2010

Part 5: The setting visit

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The Route to EYPS

by Helen Edwards on December 16, 2010

Part 4: The written tasks

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The Route to EYPS

by Helen Edwards on December 16, 2010

Part 3: The Gateway Review

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The Route to EYPS

by Helen Edwards on December 16, 2010

Part 2: The group task and interview.

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The Route to EYPS

by Helen Edwards on December 16, 2010

A candidate describes the process to EYPS via the validation route.

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Recent Ofsted Reports: What Have Inspectors Focused On? (Part 2)

by Helen Edwards on December 16, 2010

In our second of four articles looking at recent Ofsted reports, we outline those issues that have appeared frequently over the last three months. Here we examine the recommendations and descriptions of good practice within the EYFS theme of Positiv…

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Recent Ofsted reports: What have inspectors focused on? (Part 1)

by Helen Edwards on December 16, 2010

Having studied over 100 Ofsted reports from the last three months, we can see certain recurrent themes. In a series of four articles we outline those issues that have appeared frequently and our first article looks at recommendations and description…

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The New Ofsted Inspection Framework

by Helen Edwards on September 25, 2012

Summarising the revised inspection framework documents, we include reflective questions and some useful proformas for you to use in evaluating your provision in the light of the new framework.

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Recommendations for Leadership and Management

by Helen Edwards on June 2, 2016

Aiming for outstanding? Here are the recommendations from over 100 Ofsted reports to help you on the way!

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Managing your People Risks

by Karen Harrison on December 16, 2010

Running or owning a business involves taking responsibility for the staff who work for you - this article describes ways to mitigate the risks associated with this.

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One year on: a Q&A with Sue Egersdorff and Liz Ludden from Belong Inte…

by Caroline Vollans on October 16, 2023

Caroline Vollan's reconnects with Sue Egersdorff and Liz Ludden, a year after writing about their intergenerational nursery in the Northwest. 

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