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Ofsted glossary for governors
Do you know your section 8 from your section 48? There's a lot of jargon involved in the world of school inspection. Read our definitions and download our handy KeyDoc to get up to speed.
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Key documents
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The education inspection framework (EIF) |
Document that sets out the overarching principles that Ofsted inspectors apply to their inspections for all school types. It includes the categories that inspectors will judge schools against. |
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Document that accompanies the education inspection framework, focusing on how the principles will apply when inspecting maintained schools and academies. It explains the main activities that inspectors must do during full section 5 inspections, and tells schools how inspectors will arrive at their judgements. If you read this document, you'll know exactly what to expect on the day. |
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| The same as the section 5 handbook, but for section 8 inspections and monitoring inspections (we cover these later). |
Lead inspector One person is assigned to be a 'lead' inspector on every inspection. The lead inspector will be the main point of contact throughout the inspection, co-ordinate the team of inspectors, and write the inspection
- Finance glossary
- Finance training for school governors
- Governance basics glossary
- Governor development plan template
- Governor pack template
- Governors' handbooks: guidance and examples
- How to induct a new governor effectively
- Induction training for governors
- Keeping a record of governor training
- Mentor to a new governor: role
- Performance data glossary Updated
- Safeguarding training for governors: guidance
- Safer recruitment training: statutory requirements
- SEND glossary
- Staffing and HR glossary
- Training for governors
- Who’s who in your school: cheat sheet
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