MAT, Academy & School Inspection Training

Strategies for Lesson observations, feedback and coaching to improve teaching and student progress Making Lesson Observations Beneficial Teacher appraisal and capability place effective and accurate observations of teaching and learning…

Why carry out a School Self review? Many schools use a range of self-review activities to find out what is working, or not, in their schools. Sometimes these are overly…

When everyone in a school believes that together they can make a difference, the impact on student attainment can be almost quadrupled Rachel Eells, 2011 An Effect size greater than…

Are you a senior leader in an independent school preparing for an ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) inspection? Our specialised consultancy services are designed to mentor, train and support the action…

This specialist training equips middle leaders with the regulatory understanding, strategic clarity, and practical tools required to lead their areas with confidence under the current ISI inspection framework.   Who…

“This session presented a broad spectrum of useful and thought-provoking content that has significantly impacted my approach to SEND leadership. It was packed with relevant information aimed at not just…

‘very informative’  Sarah Williams, Principal, Immanuel School A practical guide on high impact teaching strategies for improving pupil progress in KS3 & KS4 students Ofsted has regularly condemned the quality…

22% of non-association independent schools inspected between 1 January 2026 and 31 April 2026 failed to meet the requirements of the Independent School Standards. Ofsted – Non-association independent schools inspections…

All schools use huge amounts of data to support them in the work they do. Information on pupil attainment and progress is the most complex part of this, but data…

Ensuring full compliance with the Independent School Standards Regulations (ISSRs) is essential for every independent school. We support schools inspected by both Ofsted and ISI, ensuring compliance with the ISSRs…

A Light-Touch Mock Inspection for Independent Schools This streamlined, supportive review offers schools a focused snapshot of current practice aligned with ISI standards. Conducted over 2 days by a senior…

With Ofsted’s renewed focus on curriculum ambition, coherence, inclusion, and impact in the 2025 framework, this half-day course will examine how judgements are now formed under the new inspection framework….

What are ISSRs? A clear guide for independent schools If you work in an independent school, you will often hear the question: what are ISSRs? Understanding what ISSRs are is…

Mock Ofsted Planning call between the Head & the Lead Inspector The purpose of this service is to support headteachers in preparing for the 90 minute call with the lead…

With the launch of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework in November 2025, school leaders must prepare for a significant shift in how inspections are conducted and reported. One of the most…

During the mock Ofsted, JMC quickly assessed what our primary needs were and responded immediately.  We feel much better equipped for the task ahead. Judy Packham, Director, Springboard Education Realistic,…

“Thank you, you made everything seem less scary” Richard Stubbs, Head of Maths, Abbey Park School Delivering an Ofsted Ready Curriculum & Teaching in FE: Strategic Leadership for Inspection Success…

Impressed by both the content and the delivery Joe Thackway, Head, Crescent School Improving pupils’ quality of education across the school The quality of education in a school is judged…

Prepare your AP setting for Ofsted 2025 with confidence and clarity. JMC Education offers bespoke mock inspections for Alternative Provision (AP) settings, aligned with the latest Ofsted Education Inspection Framework…

Very useful practical tips and information. Immediate take home actions. Abingdon School MAT, Academy & School Safeguarding Audits Understanding your duties and responsibilities, and developing and embedding good safeguarding practice,…

Preparing for an Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection can be a challenging yet crucial task for school leaders. Ensuring that your school meets the high standards expected during these inspections…

We maintain the strictest levels of confidentially throughout all our consultancy projects with schools & colleges especially concerning those judged as Ofsted inadequate or in Special Measures. Testimonials or references…

The new ISI Inspection Framework is now in effect, known as Framework 23 (F23), there is a strong emphasis on promoting pupil wellbeing and some significant changes to inspection methodology….

An ideal combination to deal with the challenge of ISI inspections.  Mr J Whybrow, Headmaster, Amesbury School INSET aims: This course is aimed at school leaders in independent schools inspected…

Dispelling misconceptions, clarifying the criteria and sharing the theory and research behind the ISI approach. This course sets out what ISI defined excellent teaching looks like and how it can be identified and strengthened throughout the school.

Why Personal Development Matters Under the New Framework The renewed Ofsted framework places significantly greater emphasis on pupil wellbeing, emotional safety and personal development, recognising these as foundations for effective…

This INSET cuts through the complexity of the issues and highlights common themes to support successful curriculum design”Tim Jones, Deputy Head, Knowle Park Primary School Curriculum Design With a greater…

We maintain the strictest levels of confidentially throughout all our consultancy projects with schools & colleges especially concerning those that have not met the Independent School Standards, as judged by…

An Outstanding Session on ISSR Compliance Jacqueline Jenkins, Chair of the Advisory Board and School Inspector, Merton Court School Are you expecting an inspection from ISI or Ofsted? Both these…

With the recent changes to the ISI framework it is essential that teachers and leaders get to grips with the new criteria. This course also presents practical ways to mark smarter and how the research shows that improving marking and feedback is the number one way of adding value to pupil progression and attainment.

Preparing for an Ofsted inspection can place significant pressure on senior leaders across schools, colleges and alternative provision settings. JMC Education now offers bespoke 1:1 mentoring sessions led by highly…

Thank you very much for a very informative and useful sessionKatherine Beith, Director of Studies, Alleyn’s Junior School How would you rate your pupil’s personal development?How do you know?Where is…

Empowering School Leaders to Articulate Strategy, Impact and Next Steps with Confidence What is Leadership Mentoring? Our Leadership Mentoring is a bespoke support service designed to help senior and middle…

“Really engaging tutor who clearly knew his stuff” Sadia Mirza, HOD, Dr Challoners High School Discover more from Award Winning Professional Development & School Improvement in UK Subscribe to get…

Middle leaders play a pivotal role in the success of ISI inspections. As the link between senior leadership and classroom practice, they are responsible for ensuring that departmental policies, curriculum…

This will really get us thinking about the BSO Inspection and effective classroom practice William Shuttleworth, Director of Teaching & Learning, The Banda, IAPS Prep School, Nairobi, Kenya New BSO…

“Excellent, the personalised ISI inspection mentoring was probably best CPD I have ever had! Alex Margerison – Northbridge House School,Cognita Schools In many independent schools, the SENDCo and PSHE Co‑ordinator…

Leading an Ofsted Ready School: Strategic Preparation Across the Inspection Framework This course equips headteachers and senior leaders to prepare confidently for inspection under the latest framework. Covering all six…

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

Top ISSR Compliance Failures in Independent Schools Recent ISI inspection findings highlight a clear pattern: many independent schools are not failing due to a lack of policies, but because those…

“The feedback from the middle leaders and SLT was overwhelmingly positive, they loved being able to share ideas and raise their concerns” Svetlana Bajic-Raymond, Deputy Head, Cotham School To grade…

“Expert advice and guidance delivered in a skilled and professional manner ” Mr W Sawyer, Head of Prep School, Yarm School The Single Central Record (SCR) is a key element…

“A really helpful session covering all areas of the Ofsted framework. The suggested questions are really useful” Laura Creswick , Assistant Head , Teaching & Learning, Nailsea School Do you…

“Excellent, the personalised ISI inspection mentoring was probably best CPD I have ever had! Alex Margerison – Deputy Headteacher, Northbridge House School, Cognita Schools Preparing for an ISI inspection is…

Setting up an independent school requires more than a strong educational vision. One of the most important factors in securing approval from the Department for Education (DfE) is ensuring that…

Prepare for ISI & Ofsted Success with JMC INSET The whole mock inspection process was professional, well delivered and extremely valuable to us. It validated where we are and provided…

“Very impressed indeed with the meticulous nature of the compliance audit, the quality of feedback and manner in which it was delivered.” Jonny Timms, Headmaster, Walhampton School MAT, Academy &…

Recent Ofsted data highlights a growing concern around compliance rates in independent schools, particularly within the non-association sector. According to Ofsted’s latest official statistics, 88% of independent schools met the…

“The changes proposed represent an evolution of how we currently inspect schools. They build on the strengths of our current framework and consider the significant changes across education and wider society over…

What are inspectors looking for in ISI personal development? The current ISI inspection framework places a significant emphasis on pupils personal development and how the school and its curriculum contributes…