Ofsted: Thriving Not Surviving SECOND EDITION

By M J Bromley
Published by Solutions for School (Publishing, UK)
$9.99 Rating: Not yet rated.
Published: Dec. 14, 2012
Words: 16,455 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781301013197

Short description

"Ofsted: Thriving Not Surviving" is a useful quick-read for all school leaders but is essential reading for leaders who have not yet experienced an inspection under the new framework. It provides a practical walk-through of the new inspection process and is full of helpful advice about how to ensure a smooth, successful visit.

Extended description

**The Number One Bestseller**

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"It's so good my headteacher has disappeared with it! It's clearly set out and is straight to the point." (Read more) **The Number One Bestseller**

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"It's so good my headteacher has disappeared with it! It's clearly set out and is straight to the point."
- Amazon reviewer

"A great little book. Very clear, concise and helpful. A must for people preparing for Ofsted."
- Amazon reviewer

"A practical, hands-on book written in a fluent, friendly style which makes it easy and enjoyable to read. It makes sense of what is a difficult job and cuts through some complex ideas and issues and makes them accessible."
- Assistant Headteacher

"This book is readable and engaging. It manages to draw you in almost immediately and you find yourself reading on and on, appreciating how one can make a difference."
- School Business Manager

About the book...

"Ofsted: Thriving Not Surviving Under the 2012 Framework" is a useful quick-read for all school leaders but is essential reading for leaders who have not yet experienced an inspection under the new framework.

This book provides a practical walk-through of the new inspection process and is full of helpful advice about how to ensure a smooth, successful visit.

It deftly summarises the new framework as well as the changes that came into force in September 2012 including 'almost no-notice inspections'.

This book also covers:

Chapter 1: Why Ofsted exist and how to respond to an inspection.

Chapter 2: The new framework -
2.1 What is an outstanding lesson?
2.2 What is outstanding behaviour?
2.3 What is outstanding achievement?
2.4 What is outstanding leadership and management?
2.5 What is outstanding overall effectiveness?

Chapter 3: Before the inspection -
3.1 What evidence will you need to provide?
3.2 The telephone call
3.3 The documentation
3.4 Questionnaires
3.5 The pre-inspection briefing

Chapter 4: During the inspection -
4.1 The two-day visit
4.2 The inspectors’ room
4.3 How to prepare for the interviews
4.4 How to prepare for lesson observations
4.5 How to prepare teachers for feedback
4.6 Keeping everyone informed and motivated

Chapter 5: After the inspection -
5.1 The pre-judgment de-brief
5.2 The aftermath

Conclusions: Ofsted are not why we do what we do...

This book is a sure-fire way of easing your worries about inspection and will undoubtedly help you prepare for an Ofsted visit.

Second Edition...

This book has been updated for September 2012 and now contains an extra chapter which covers:

1 ‘Almost no-notice’ inspections
2 Satisfactory is no longer good enough
3 Reading to inspectors
4 ‘Zero tolerance’ powers for headteachers
5 The Teachers' Standards and performance management
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