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An employment-based route into teaching 2004/05
This report is based on the second year of inspections of designated recommending bodies (DRBs) which manage training through the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP), an employment-based route into teaching. The report updates the findings from the report of the first year of inspection, published in January 2005. Ofsted found that the strengths and weaknesses of DRBs inspected in 2004/05 were similar to those found in the previous year.
- 21 Feb 2006
- Ref 2623
- Ofsted
An evaluation of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation's Musical Futures Project
The Musical Futures Project, funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, is exploring different approaches to music provision in Key Stage 3. Ofsted was asked by the project to evaluate its work. This report summarises visits to a small sample of schools in Hertfordshire and Nottingham. The findings are presented in relation to the areas of focus agreed with the director of the project.
- 30 Oct 2006
- Ref 2682
- Ofsted
Annual performance assessment (APA): local authority children's services 2005 - report on outcomes
This report summarises the outcomes from the 2005 Annual Performance Assessments of local authorities' services for children and young people. It shows how effectively these services have contributed to improving the well-being of children and young people by ensuring they are healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve at school, make a positive contribution to society and are able to achieve economic well-being.
The assessments were carried out jointly by Ofsted and CSCI, and this report reflects 147 of the 150 that were undertaken across all local authority children's services. The report will be of particular interest to the Department for Education and Skills, Department of Health, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Local Government Association, Association of Directors of Social Services, Association of Professionals in Education and Children's Trusts, Confederation of Children's Services Managers, and officers and councillors who are responsible for local authorities' children and young people's plans and programmes.
- 26 Mar 2006
- Ref 2520
- Ofsted
Annual performance assessment: councils' views on the APA of children's services in 2005
This report evaluates the feedback from 65 out of a possible 142 councils in England on the annual performance assessment (APA) of children's services in 2005. The views of all types of councils were represented in the survey results, and there was a suitable geographic spread. The questionnaire focused on a range of issues including the impact and cost of, and potential improvements to, the APA, along with more general evaluative questions. The majority of respondents considered all aspects of the process as good or excellent, with only a small minority considering it inadequate in any of the given survey criteria.
- 23 Jan 2006
- Ref 2622
- Ofsted
Arrangements for the inspection of non-association independent schools
This document sets out our proposed new arrangements for the inspection of non-association independent schools, and links to an online questionnaire through which you can share your opinions on them with us.
The current arrangements were introduced in 2003, following the passage of the Education Act 2002. The model of inspection which was introduced at that time has had a demonstrably positive effect on the standard of education in these schools.
Building on the success of these inspections, we are continuing to review our inspection arrangements to reduce the burden of inspection on schools, particularly those which are most successful, whilst maintaining its rigour. At the same time we are intending to incorporate schools' own self-evaluation more into the inspection process.
- 01 Sep 2006
- Ref 2382
- Ofsted
Arrangements for the inspection of non-association independent schools
Ofsted's public consultation was primarily web-based. It was supplemented by detailed feedback from schools and inspectors who had been involved in the trial inspections which were held in the summer and autumn terms of this year. A small number of respondents chose to write directly to Ofsted giving their views. The consultation followed guidance from the Better Regulation Executive.
- 17 Nov 2006
- Ref 2687
- Ofsted
Arrangements for the inspection of non-association independent schools
Ofsted's public consultation was primarily web-based. It was supplemented by detailed feedback from schools and inspectors who had been involved in the trial inspections which were held in the summer and autumn terms of this year. A small number of respondents chose to write directly to Ofsted giving their views. The consultation followed guidance from the Better Regulation Executive.
- 17 Nov 2006
- Ref 2687
- Ofsted
Best practice in self-evaluation: a survey of schools, colleges and local authorities
This report looks at the factors which contribute to effective self-evaluation. It is based on visits to 12 schools, seven further education colleges and three local authorities where previous inspection reports identified strong practice in this area. The findings are intended to disseminate best practice and to provide help to institutions improve this aspect of their work. The report complements Improving performance through school self-evaluation and improvement planning, published jointly by the DfES and Ofsted in June 2006.
This report will be of particular interest to schools, further education and sixth form colleges, and to local authorities and national bodies.
- 04 Jul 2006
- Ref 2533
- Ofsted
Best practice in self-evaluation: a survey of schools, colleges and local authorities
This report looks at the factors which contribute to effective self-evaluation. It is based on visits to 12 schools, seven further education colleges and three local authorities where previous inspection reports identified strong practice in this area. The findings are intended to disseminate best practice and to provide help to institutions improve this aspect of their work. The report complements Improving performance through school self-evaluation and improvement planning, published jointly by the DfES and Ofsted in June 2006.
This report will be of particular interest to schools, further education and sixth form colleges, and to local authorities and national bodies.
- 04 Jul 2006
- Ref 2533
- Ofsted
Creative Partnerships: initiative and impact
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) set up Creative Partnerships in 2002 to give young people in disadvantaged areas across England the opportunity to develop their creativity and ambition by building partnerships between schools and creative organisations, businesses and individuals. This report evaluates the effectiveness of phase 1 Creative Partnerships initiatives.
- 29 Sep 2006
- Ref 2517
- Ofsted