OFSTED - ‘reforms’

[MarnieCres]

So what do we think. I know what I think but don't want to put my spin on a thread.
Any positives?
https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/06/12/how-are-ofsted-inspections-changing/

It's not really addressing the big problems with Ofsted inspections, I think.
We tried to complain after our inspection (about multiple issues) and we were batted away like whiny flies: I don't think this is going to change as the reform statement is very woolly.
The best part is being able to discuss the report with others before publication.

Nothing about different inspectors having different standards and it's luck of the draw for schools in who they get.
Nothing about the inspectors' professional experiences impacting on reports (eg Exec Head of large secondary MAT inspecting a small rural primary school).
Nothing about the pissing deep dives, which have to be the worst introduction in terms of workload. Especially if you lead multiple subjects.

I hear you! I could have written your post!

I think the word "changing" is being used very loosely here.

Nothing here will solve, nor even address, any of the main issues with Ofsted or the negative impact they have on education.

A head local to us recorded her conversations with Ofsted. She said that if they were holding her accountable she would do the same for them.

And this hasn't really changed. ( if you are big steam-roller of a Multi Academy Trust rather than a small primary school).
‘But, in very rare cases where a school fails because of safeguarding issues alone, Ofsted will now follow-up with a monitoring visit within three months to provide an opportunity for regrading. If the school has been able to resolve the safeguarding concerns, it is likely to see its overall grade improve.’

At least one high school (MAT) was reinspected very quickly when the inadequate judgement was made.

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/137139

Also can see that the HT after the inadequate was absent from the school within a month and the new ‘good’ head was acting head straight away so is a great example a judgement can have on a HT despite so many other ‘good’ judgements in that overall inadequate report. One word can destroy someones career.