What does Ofsted want to see in your lessons?

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Inspections cast a long shadow over schools, but that could be changing

Ofsted inspections can present a challenge to teachers, increasing stress and workload for teachers. After launching a public consultation document, a new inspection style has been developed. In this article, teaching fellow Pat Doe looks at the new process set to consider a much more diverse set of evidence with a new focus on the curriculum, and aimed at dispelling the misconceptions and concerns surrounding the Ofsted inspections.

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