NGA – Interim Ofsted Visits in the Autumn Term

During the partial closure of schools in the summer term, routine Ofsted inspections were suspended. As schools have now fully reopened, Ofsted have begun a phased return to full inspections; carrying out interim visits in schools across England.

 

This information sheet covers: NGA_COVID-19_Information-sheet_Ofsted_autumn_term_Oct_2020

• the purpose of Ofsted interim visits
• an outline of what the interim visits will look like this autumn
• what school leaders and governing boards can expect if their schools are visited by Ofsted

Interim visits will not result in any evaluation or graded judgement of a school, nor will they use the education inspection framework and school inspection handbook. School leaders are not required to make any specific preparations for these visits.

 

Further reading

• NGA Guidance: COVID-19 continuity and recovery – NGA-COVID-19_Recovery-and-continuity-guidance_August-2020 (1)This guidance is relevant to all types of state school and academy trust in England. It covers:
  • key considerations for monitoring the safe opening of schools
  • a collaborative approach to evaluating the impact of COVID-19 and subsequent recovery planning 
  • virtual governance: tips to conduct successful virtual meetings and virtual monitoring
  • resuming elections and other board business
• COVID-19 frequently asked questions – NGQ Frequently Asked Questions
• Ofsted guidance on autumn 2020 plans