The new framework
The main change is that we have a new
framework, which inspectors will be using in their
work of inspecting early years settings, schools, FE
and skills providers and independent schools. This will
start at the beginning of September 2019. The education
inspection framework will replace the common inspection
framework – so please update any bookmarks or links you
may be using.
There are also new guides for providers and school
leaders on what to expect from an inspection, and how
best to prepare.
Ofsted Parent View
From September 2019, we are updating what we ask in
the Ofsted Parent
View survey so that it links more closely to
our new education inspection framework.
The survey continues to ask parents how strongly they
agree or disagree with statements about their child’s
school, though the focus of what we ask parents has
changed.
We have removed and adapted some of the statements. We
have also added new questions including a question for
parents of children with special educational needs
and/or disabilities (SEND). This reflects the new
framework and responds to requests from parents for a
question in this area.
Learner View and Employer View
Currently, both Learner View and Employer View are open
all year round.
From 2 September 2019, these surveys will be held
on a new platform
and shared by providers.
Currently, colleges and further education and
apprenticeship training providers send a link to
learners, employers, parents/carers of learners and
provider staff during an Ofsted inspection so they can
give their views on these surveys. This will not
change. However, these surveys will now only be open
during an inspection.
We have reviewed and
adapted the questions asked to make them more
useful for learners and employers and better suited to
the new inspection framework.
We will be keeping the content on GOV.UK about the
previous framework and inspections until October 2019.
After that, they will be available on the National
Archive.
We will also be adding links on all relevant pages to
the new guidance and handbooks. After October, we will
redirect links and bookmarks to the new information.
We are also making sure that all our content has
improved accessibility and simplified navigation to
make it easier to find what you need.
Over the weekend of 1 and 2 September, some services
such as Ofsted Parent View may be affected. We
apologise for any problems this may cause.
