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  • Our CPD workshops
    • Online CPD Workshops – for school leaders & teachers
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        • Strengthening Pastoral Care INSET
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        • PSHE & RSHE INSET
      • Curriculum, Achievement and Teaching INSET
        • Whole Staff T&L INSET
        • Primary Subjects
        • Subject Pedagogical Content Knowledge INSET
        • Neurodiversity INSET
        • Action Research Project: Teaching Innovation
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        • Disadvantaged Students & Pupil Premium
    • International School CPD
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  • Our consultancy services
    • Preparing for Inspection
      • School Policy Review Services | DfE, Ofsted & ISI Compliance
        • Policies to Lived Reality ™ Audit
      • Monitoring Visit Support | Needs Attention & ISSRs Not Met
      • Mock Ofsted Inspections for Schools & Academies
        • MAT, Academy & School Inspection Training & Mentoring
          • Ofsted Leadership Mentoring for Schools, Academies & AP
          • Mentoring for Key Staff on the 2025/26 Ofsted Framework
          • Mock Ofsted 90 minute call with the Lead Inspector
        • Mock Inspection for Alternative Provision Settings
        • Ofsted ‘Category of Concern’ Support for Schools & Colleges
      • Mock Inspection for Independent Schools (Ofsted and ISI-aligned)
        • Supportive School Health Check: Light Touch ISI Mock Visit
        • EYFS | Early Years Mock Inspections for Independent Schools
        • Mock Inspections: Non-Association Independent Schools, Special Schools & AP
        • ISSR Compliance Reviews for Independent Schools ( Ofsted & ISI)
        • Independent Schools Standards ‘not met’ – Support for Schools
        • DfE Material Change Support for Independent Schools
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          • ISI Inspection Mentoring & Action Planning for SLT
          • Mentoring for Key Staff on the F23 ISI Inspection Framework
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      • Independent School Consultancy for Set up & Start Up
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        • Ofsted Mock Pre Registration Inspection for Independent schools
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      • Non-School Alternative Provision Consultancy
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          • Whistleblowing Portal & Investigation Service
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          • External Reviews of Governance
          • Executive Recruitment for Schools & Academies
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          • School leadership Audit
          • Trust wide MAT reviews and quality assurance
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Category: Inspection Spotlight

Inspection Spotlight is your dedicated source for the latest news and updates on school inspections. This category shines a light on the key findings, trends, and outcomes from recent inspections, providing valuable insights for educators, school leaders, and policymakers. Stay informed about the standards and expectations set by inspection bodies, and learn from the experiences of other schools. Whether it’s understanding the criteria for outstanding performance, addressing areas for improvement, or celebrating successes, Inspection Spotlight keeps you up-to-date with the critical information you need to ensure your school is always inspection-ready.

New Ofsted Framework

Understanding the Ofsted Framework: A Guide for School Leaders

As a secondary headteacher who has…

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Independent School Premises Requirements

Independent School Premises | ISSR Compliance UK Guide

Setting up an independent school requires…

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Compliance fail

Top ISSR Compliance Failures in Independent Schools (ISI Guide)

Top ISSR Compliance Failures in Independent…

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Inspection Spotlight: Preparing for Ofsted in Special Schools

Preparing for an Ofsted Inspection in…

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What are ISSRs ?

What Are ISSRs? Independent School Standards Explained

What are ISSRs? A clear guide…

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Compliance rates

Compliance rates in independent schools: what leaders need to do

Recent Ofsted data highlights a growing…

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ISI vs Ofsted

ISI vs Ofsted: What SLT Need to Know When Moving Sectors

Making the move from a maintained…

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Curriculum & Teaching

How Ofsted Inspects Curriculum & Teaching: A Guide for SLT

Understanding the 2025 Framework: Curriculum &…

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Needs attention grade

SLT Guide to Ofsted’s “Needs Attention” Monitoring Visits

With the launch of Ofsted’s Education…

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Inclusion

How Ofsted Inspects Inclusion: A Guide for School Leaders

Understanding the 2025 Framework and Preparing…

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