I think the proposals for change are welcome - particularly less notice of inspections, not only because of the stress to staff but so that schools are reflected in a more realistic light. I have never quite understood the concept of having to 'get it right' for Ofsted, surely we should be striving to get it more or less right all the time? The children we care for and teach are with us for such a relatively short time - even if all the paperwork isn't quite up together, then at least what is happening in each classroom should be.
As for handing the management of monitoring performance back to the school, I would agree that this should be an effective strategy, but this does require a strong, enquiring Head and Governing body to support the initiative.
Oh well, I think I should get off my soapbox and get back to my ILM now....
Lisa Munton
I think the proposals for change are welcome - particularly less notice of inspections, not only because of the stress to staff but so that schools are reflected in a more realistic light. I have never quite understood the concept of having to 'get it right' for Ofsted, surely we should be striving to get it more or less right all the time? The children we care for and teach are with us for such a relatively short time - even if all the paperwork isn't quite up together, then at least what is happening in each classroom should be.
As for handing the management of monitoring performance back to the school, I would agree that this should be an effective strategy, but this does require a strong, enquiring Head and Governing body to support the initiative.
Oh well, I think I should get off my soapbox and get back to my ILM now....