Inspection Briefings for School Leaders

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In response to feedback from our highly popular Headteacher Inspection Training courses, when delegates have asked if they can be kept informed of future updates to the inspection process and see best practice from schools that have been inspected, we are continuing to offer this popular service throughout 2024/25.

These half-termly online sessions will inform headteachers and deputy headteachers of the latest messages from Ofsted. These will be highly relevant and up-to-date, informed by the latest training for inspectors, as well as feedback and first-hand experience from schools that have recently been inspected. With Focus Education working with schools across the whole of England we can draw upon a wide range of best practice and advice, condensing this into concise and meaningful updates for busy senior leaders. Each half-termly session will run for between 30 to 60 minutes depending on content and all material will be shared as a handout.

These sessions will be available to access via Teams.

Dates:
25th September 2024 4pm-5pm
12th November 2025 4pm-5pm
13th January 2025 4pm-5pm
3rd March 2025 4pm-5pm
28th April 2025 4pm-5pm
30th June 2025 4pm-5pm

Please note: If you book our subscription (of all 6 sessions) once some of our sessions have already run, you will receive access to the previous briefings for a period of 2-4 weeks.

In response to feedback from delegates who have attended our online courses, the course content is delivered mainly through explanation and a didactic approach by the course leader. There are opportunities throughout the courses for delegates to ask questions, contribute ideas and share opinions. Course leaders will respond to any comments in ‘Chat’ throughout the course. We realise that some delegates prefer a more activity-based approach to CPD, with tasks and directed Q&A sessions, but the large majority of our attendees prefer the former type of delivery. We are also aware that this normally better suits the training we are providing e.g. briefings about Ofsted. Please be aware of this when considering booking. Thank you.

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.