Preparing for the World Without Deep Dives

We are currently not running this course but you can book one of our consultants to run this (in your setting, at your choice of venue or online). Please get in touch with our consultancy department for more details consultancy@focus-education.co.uk 

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This half-day course is designed for school leaders in schools likely to have an ungraded (Section 8) inspection. With Ofsted no longer carrying out deep dives on these inspections, the course will bring school leaders up-to-date with the latest messages from Ofsted and explain what a typical inspection will now involve. This will enable school leaders to ensure they are well prepared for the process and able to show the work of the school in the best possible light. The course will cover implications for self-evaluation, key information to consider, how other members of SLT can be prepared for their involvement in the inspection process and the key messages from training for inspectors.

The session will address the following:

• What has changed for Ungraded inspections and what can we learn from the handbook and recent inspector training?

• If inspectors are not carrying out Deep Dives, what will they focus on?

• What are the implications for school leadership teams?

• What information should school leaders ensure they have ready?

Standards for Teachers’ Professional Development Statement

This course is underpinned by rigorous scholarship and supported by continual development and support. It meets the DfE’s Standards for Teachers’ Professional Development in the following ways:

• This professional development course has a focus on improving and evaluating pupil outcomes;

• It is underpinned by robust evidence and expertise, and is clear on intended outcomes and objectives;

• There is an expectation of collaboration and there will be expert challenge;

• The course is part of a CPD programme designed to equip staff with the knowledge and skills required to effectively implement within their school, and sustain improvements over time.

This course is available to buy as a CPD Video. Find out more here.