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Routine Ofsted inspections in autumn 2021: impact of COVID-19

updated on 8 July 2021
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School types: All · School phases: All

Ofsted will restart routine inspections in September 2021 for all school types and grades. See how inspectors will consider the impact of COVID-19 alongside the usual procedures.

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  1. Process remains largely the same, but with extended inspection intervals
  2. Inspectors will take COVID-19 into account
  3. During the preparation call
  4. When evaluating your school's curriculum
  5. When evaluating your school's leadership
  6. When evaluating personal development
  7. Considering safeguarding and attendance
  8. Looking at external data
  9. Disapplication and modification of the EYFS
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