Ofsted has set out its plans to overhaul the inspection system, moving away from a reliance on data to determine performance to an emphasis on teaching and the curriculum.
The new framework proposes a rebalance, so instead of taking exam results and test data at face value, Ofsted will look at whether a nursery, school or college’s results have been achieved via broad and rich learning, or by ‘gaming’ and ‘cramming’ for tests.
Alongside a draft of the common inspection framework, Ofsted has published separate handbooks for early years, schools, further education and colleges, which are out for consultation until 5 April.
The final framework and handbooks are due for publication in summer and implementation in September.
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