We contacted JMC with regards to organising some bespoke training around ISI inspection, ISSRs, and the format of regulatory compliance inspections and were very impressed with the service they provided.

I highly recommend JMC to all senior leaders within independent schools. We will certainly be using them again!

Jonathan Holmes, Deputy Head, St Dunstan’s College

Why choose JMC for your ISI Inspection Training?

The collective depth and breadth of experience of our inspection training team is unrivalled. All members of the team have all held significant leadership positions in schools belonging to HMCGSABSAIAPS and CISC.

Amongst our ISI inspection team are:

Our expert ISI inspection team aim to leave your school having helped you unpick the school ISI inspection framework and given your teaching & administration teams more confidence and reassurance in readiness for when the inspector calls. We have an excellent record of helping schools achieve the highest outcomes.

JMC were instrumental in our preparation for a recent ISI Independent Schools inspection and were a source of great encouragement and guidance. Very evident in the report, where the highest possible judgements were obtained, was observed evidence of this input from John and his team.

Mike Rees, Headmaster, St. Michael’s Preparatory School

The focus of our courses can be adapted to your needs so please browse the current courses in the list below and let us know your priorities for us to tailor the course to best prepare you for your inspection visit.

Whole School Inspection Training

Training could focus on areas such as:

Many schools choose to combine whole school inspection training with a mock inspection.

We have a range of packages which our office team would be happy to discuss with you.

enquiries@jmcinset.com

ISI Inspection Compliance Training for Schools

Training on the New ISI Inspection Framework 2023

We are running a series of training events in 2023 on the new ISI Inspection framework and its application to schools, starting with our National Conference to be held in Central London on Friday 22nd September 2023.

We can adapt and offer this programme for deliver as an INSET in your school. Please contact us for details.

Training for staff who complete the SCR and recruitment processes

  • Break down of all pre-employment checks, why and how to carry them out.
  • Each session tailored to participants needs.
  • Increased ability to respond the complex requirements when completing processes.
  • Boosts confidence and understanding.

Compliance for Governors and School Proprietors

We can arrange an online expert led CPD session for your Governors, Trustees or Board members where we will explore:

  • What aspects of school are inspected on a regulatory compliance inspection?
  • What will we need to prove compliance?
  • What will inspectors be looking for?

This training is aimed at governors , trustees , board members and proprietors of independent schools inspected by ISI or Ofsted. It is suitable for Governors of HMCGSAIAPSISASociety of Heads or AGBIS Schools as well as Non-Association Independent Schools.

An Outstanding Session

Jacqueline Jenkins, Chair of the Advisory Board and School Inspector, Merton Court School

Training on how to carry out internal audits of the SCR

  • There can be great benefits to the Safeguarding Governors or school Proprietor carrying out an internal audit of the SCR. In order for a robust audit to take place, in depth training is offered to support the governor with this process.
  • Training on how to carry out robust internal audits of the SCR.
  • Demonstrations on how to delve further into processes to ensure statutory requirements are met.
  • Appreciation to challenge evidence presented.
  • Participants will leave with a greater awareness of the legislation that governs recruitment and the SCR.

Independent Schools Compliance Briefing sessions

Annual briefing sessions to independent schools updating on changes to statutory requirements from the DfE or Home Office, such as KCSIE, along with elements of best practice gained from our school’s audits. 

Please browse the course details below and get in touch to find out what makes us different and we can begin to create a truly bespoke solution for your school.

enquiries@jmcinset.com

Is your school due an ISI Inspection in 2023?

JMC provide comprehensive mock inspections, each of our teams are lead by an experienced

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Middle leaders INSET: Meaningful Lesson Observations

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INSET: Conducting a school self-review for Ofsted

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