Can ofsted come when there is no SMT on site?

[Guest]

Can ofsted come when there is no SMT? Our head teacher is going to be off for a few weeks due to an operation and the assistant head is taking the oldest class on a residential. Therefore can Ofsted still come? If we do get the phone call what do we say?

Thanks

[catma]

Yes they can. There still has to be someone who is deputising and responsible for the running of the school in the HTs absence.

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/school-inspection-policies-and-protocols

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[Guest]

Thanks, not what I wanted to hear though! Best to be prepared!