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Ofsted Inspection - Everything You Need to Know

Whether it’s an Ofsted inspection or Estyn, Eti or Education Scotland, inspections are a core part of teaching. In this video, we’ll help you change your fearful feelings into optimism and opportunity by teaching you the best ways to prepare. What are your top tips ahead of an Ofsted inspection? Let us know in the comments below Don’t ...
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· Oct 18, 2022
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Inspection and Re-inspection – A Head Teacher’s Perspective Emma Turnbull, Aberdeenshire Council

Inspection and Re-inspection – A Head Teacher’s Perspective Emma Turnbull, Aberdeenshire Council At this seminar, you will hear the experiences of a school that turned a weak inspection into a successful re-inspection within 40 school weeks from the perspective of the Head Teacher. The seminar will include helpful hints, tips and advice, as ...
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· Oct 30, 2019
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These are the key changes being announced as Scotland's new Education Bill is finally published

Government presses ahead with new inspectorate and replacement for SQA
The Scotsman
· Jun 5, 2024
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St Joseph's inspection

Well done to everyone at St Joseph's Primary, in Busby, for achieving a wonderful report from Education Scotland inspectors👏 Four areas of work were...
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· Mar 5, 2025
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The state school in Scotland that is first to be rated 'excellent' by inspectors

‘Outstanding’ culture and environment highlighted in new report
The Scotsman
· Jan 22, 2025
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Improving the way Ofsted inspects education: proposals explained for education professionals

The consultation on how we want to improve our education inspections is now open, and we want to hear from professionals working in the sectors we inspect. We're consulting on a number of changes to the way we inspect and report on early years providers, schools, further education and skills (FES), and initial teacher education (ITE). As part ...
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· Feb 4, 2025
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How schools are inspected | Ofsted webinar for schools

In this webinar, we go through the practicalities of school inspection from the initial notification of inspection right through to the publication of the final report. Our panel: Christopher Russell HMI, National Director Education Lee Owston HMI, Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education Sandy Hayes Senior HMI, Schools and Early Education ...
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· Dec 2, 2022
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ELC/Early Years - Play Pedagogy at Cawdor Primary & ELC

Headteacher James Cook shares the approaches taken to embedding Play Pedagogy at Cawdor Primary and ELC. Through school improvement the aim is to ‘embed playful approaches to learning across the school from ELC to P7 where children are able to be curious, inquire and have FUN in order to learn.’ James shares how the school has engaged with ...
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· Feb 15, 2023
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Catherine Agnew, Chief Inspector (Children’s Services), Care Inspectorate

Catherine Agnew, Chief Inspector (Children’s Services), Care Inspectorate, speaking before her presentation at Early Years Scotland's National Conference on 14 September 2019.
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· Nov 1, 2019
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Ofsted school inspections update 2022 | Ofsted webinar for schools

Learn more about the changes to Ofsted’s inspections of schools as of September 2022. Belita Scott and Claire Brown, Senior His Majesty's Inspectors in the North East, Yorkshire and Humber, also answer questions submitted before and during the webinar. Access the updated school inspections handbook https://www.gov.uk/government/publications ...
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· Oct 12, 2022
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Inspectors sent into Fettes College in Edinburgh in wake of racial discrimination claims

Family of two pupils lodged complaint over their alleged treatment by school
The Scotsman
· Feb 21, 2025
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Scots school receives BEST EVER secondary inspection results

ST Ninian’s High School has achieved the best secondary inspection report ever in Scotland. The Giffnock school was issued with glowing results after a review by Education Scotland. Inspector…
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· Jun 10, 2019
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Assessment and Moderation

Education Scotland has produced a set of milestones with accompanying guidance to specifically support learners with complex additional support needs. The aim of the milestones is to support practitioners to identify the progression of learning. See https://education.gov.scot/improvement/learning-resources/milestones-to-support-learners-with ...
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· Nov 12, 2019
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Improving the way Ofsted inspects education | Webinar for schools

In early February we launched our consultation on our proposed changes to the way Ofsted inspects education. In this webinar we outline our proposed changes to the way we inspect education providers. In particular, we discuss: - report cards: how these will offer parents and carers more detailed information than the current reports, including a ...
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· Mar 31, 2025
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OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030: The new “normal” in education

Today’s innovations often become tomorrow’s commonplace. The OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030 project has observed some innovative features of education systems that are just emerging but that may become the “new normal” in tomorrow’s education systems. To find out more, visit www.oecd.org/education/2030-project/
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· Oct 22, 2019
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Changes to ungraded inspections | Ofsted webinar for schools

In this webinar, we discuss our new approach to ungraded inspections from September 2024. We explain: - the changes that have been made and why we have made them - the inspection process - from initial phone call to feedback - focus areas - what they are, how they will be identified with school leaders and how they will inform and guide ...
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· Oct 1, 2024
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Improving the way Ofsted inspects education | Webinar for FE and skills providers

In early February we launched our consultation on our proposed changes to the way Ofsted inspects education. In this webinar we outline our proposed changes to the way we inspect education providers. In particular, we discussed: - report cards: these will offer parents and carers more detailed information than the current reports, including a ...
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· Apr 3, 2025
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What should I expect from the learning walk? | Early years FAQs

Our Early Years Regulatory Inspector and Early Education Quality and Practice Lead Sam Sleeman-Boss answers one of the most common questions we receive: 'What should I expect from the learning walk?'. She explains the purpose of the learning walk, and how it can look different in each setting. You can find more information in our early years ...
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· Jul 7, 2023
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Inspecting and improving care and social work in Scotland

This is the first review that the Care Inspectorate has published about the first three years of it's work. Read our press release: http://cinsp.in/1IxW3ZbD...
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· Aug 10, 2015
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History of Scots

Find out about the history of the Scots language
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· Jan 25, 2017
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National Care Standards Review

The Care Inspectorate and Healthcare Improvement Scotland are asking everyone to take part in the review of Scotland's Care Standards. Visit http://www.newcarestandards.scot
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· Oct 26, 2015
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Healthcare Improvement Scotland - Here's How We Work

What does our organisation do for the NHS in Scotland and for patients? We've created a video that explains our role and the way we work. The following are part of our organisation: Healthcare Environment Inspectorate, SIGN, Scottish Medicines Consortium, Scottish Health Council and the Scottish Health Technologies Group. We also manage the ...
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· Nov 9, 2011
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How to meet Care Inspectorate Scotland standards

Join Lucy and Louise from Birdie as they share some best practices for achieving Excellent at a CIS inspection --- Birdie equips care providers with the essential digital tools they need to manage, grow and succeed in delivering outstanding care. On a mission to transform care, Birdie believes that the elder generation should continue to have ...
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· Jun 12, 2023
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Care Inspectorate - New inspections animation

We are changing how we inspect care homes for older people. Our new inspections will reflect the new Health and Social Care Standards and focus more on outcomes and experiences for people. Watch our new animation to find out what’s changing.
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· Aug 6, 2018
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EIF inspections in special schools | Ofsted webinar for schools

This webinar focuses on how we apply the education inspection framework (EIF) in special schools. We discuss the specific factors that Ofsted inspectors take into account on these inspections. Our panel: Chris Russell, National Director Education Lee Owston, Deputy Director, Cross-remit education Chris Pollitt, HMI schools John Lucas ...
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· Nov 10, 2022
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Curriculum and subject leadership | Ofsted webinar for schools

This webinar focuses on how subject leaders are involved in Ofsted inspections. We explore the evidence we gather on deep dives, look at the findings from our recent curriculum research reviews and share insights from our subject leads. Our panel: - Lee Owston, Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education - Jonathan Keay, Senior HMI, Schools ...
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· Jul 18, 2023
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How Ofsted inspects safeguarding in schools | Ofsted webinar for schools

In this webinar, we explore: what makes up an effective safeguarding culture; reasons why safeguarding may be ineffective; what might constitute a need for minor improvements; the checks inspectors might make on the single central record; how they report on safeguarding. You can watch DfE’s ‘Keeping children safe in education’ webinars ...
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· Oct 26, 2023
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What is life like as an Inspector at Estyn?

What is life like as His Majesty's Inspector (HMI)? Read more here 👇 https://estyn.gov.wales/job-vacancy/his-majestys-inspector-of-education-and-training-hmi/
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· Dec 12, 2024
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Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland

The Scottish Government is committed to improving and increasing high quality, flexible early learning and childcare which is accessible and affordable for all children and families. This will help young children gain vital language and learning skills, improve their social development and help them do better at school. And, with more ...
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· Jul 17, 2015
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Sowing Seeds: Trauma Informed Practice for Anyone Working with Children and Young People

This animation was developed by NHS Education for Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government. It is designed to be relevant to all workers within the…
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· May 7, 2019
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Mel Ainscow keynote - Empowerment, equity and excellence: Where next for Scottish education?

The inaugural International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement Professional Learning Conference aimed to encourage participants to reflect on the emerging empowerment agenda within Scottish education. In his keynote address entitled 'Promoting inclusion and equity in education; learning from international experiences', Professor ...
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· Mar 8, 2020
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Education Scotland spotlight on Curriculum Innovation with Graeme Wallace

Our Curriculum Innovation team work alongside schools and settings, alongside local authorities and with educators who are improving the curriculum offer for their learners. In this video Education Scotland’s Graeme Wallace discusses the work of the team. To find out more visit - Resources to Support Scotland’s Curriculum Framework ...
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· Sep 18, 2023
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Do I need a curriculum map? | Early years FAQs

Our Early Years Regulatory Inspector and Early Education Quality and Practice Lead Sam Sleeman-Boss answers one of the most common questions we receive: ‘Do I need a curriculum map’. She explains it’s up to you how you set out what you want your children to learn. You can find more information in our early years inspection handbook: https ...
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· Oct 10, 2023
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Health and Social Care Standards - carers animation

Unpaid carers and Scotland's Health and Social Care Standards.
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· May 15, 2018
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Early Years Scotland - What We Do

An overview of the services delivered by Early Years Scotland, the country's leading early years organisation.
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· Feb 23, 2015
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Education Debate - Scottish Parliament: 29th March 2017

www.parliament.scot - The Scottish Parliament Tavish Scott S5M-04920 Education That the Parliament understands that the Scottish Government’s next steps document on educational governance is to be published in June 2017 and, in advance of this, calls for the inspection and policy functions of Education Scotland to be separated and for a ...
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· Mar 29, 2017
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4 Figure Grid Reference

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· Dec 6, 2018
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Scots language workshops

Fit like? Alistair Heather, from the University’s Elphinstone Institute, has a few words to say about a new class that aims to help people learn to use Scots! Scots is the language of much of Scotland, and includes Doric. We’re running evening classes in collaboration with Scottish Culture and Traditions for speakers and new learners to ...
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· Aug 15, 2018
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Beth Ann

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· May 24, 2023
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10 Things to Prepare Ahead of Ofsted Inspections

Ofsted are scaling up inspections of early years settings from May 4th. That Nursery Life runs through 10 things that you can do today to prepare for the inspectors so that you can put your best foot forward.
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· Apr 29, 2021
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QUALITY OF EDUCATION: 7 MODELS | Concept, definitions, indicators, assurance of education quality

Watch: Quality of education explained based on academic research. In this video, the seven models of quality are explored in academic literature in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of quality assurance approaches. The concept, definition, quality models and indicators of quality ultimately help to assure quality in different ...
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· Sep 15, 2020
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Education system in Scotland

Karen talks about how the education system works in her country. Many of you can be interested in this topic being that it is amazing to know how education is shaped in other countries. We are sure, you have amazing ideas and opinions, share them! Karen will continue sharing with us, important and interesting aspects about Scotland. Don't miss ...
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· Jun 28, 2020
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Understanding Scottish Schools and Teachers' Influence

Explore the role of Scottish teachers in education and their impact on students. Discover insights into the unique school culture in Scotland. #scotland #school koen(@koen3431). original sound - F8_media™. #fyp #vrial #aus #scotland #strong #school
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· Mar 27, 2025
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Education reform bill

Scottish education is in crisis and there are many issues which the government must do more to address. The Education Bill is only part of what needs to change, but it is an important step, replacing the SQA and setting up a new independent education inspectorate. I spoke in support of the Bill, but also set out changes that I want to see as it ...
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· Dec 18, 2024
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Does Scotland Need Teachers? - Childhood Education Zone

Does Scotland Need Teachers? In this informative video, we will examine the current state of Scotland's education system, focusing on the teacher workforce. Our discussion will highlight the challenges surrounding teacher numbers, particularly in primary and secondary schools, and how these issues impact the quality of education in the region ...
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· Mar 22, 2025
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Scotland's Curriuclum for Excellence Explained by a Newly Qualified Teacher

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· Jul 26, 2020
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High quality interactions in the Early Years - The ShREC approach

High quality interactions often look effortless, but they are not easy to do well. So, to support early years professionals, we have distilled the evidence into the ShREC approach. This provides us with a simple and memorable set of specific, evidence-informed strategies which we can embed into everyday practice. We can use these strategies ...
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· Jul 5, 2022
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Stage 1 Debate: Education (Scotland) Bill - 18 December 2024

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· Dec 18, 2024
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What They Don't Say About The Picts

The Picts are Scotland's famous and wholely misunderstood foundation kingdom. Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey visits one of Scotland's key locations to talk about the birth and death of the Picts and what we get wrong. Tour with Bruce https://www.scotlandhistorytours.co.uk/tours/info/group Bruce Fummey live shows https://www ...
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· Mar 8, 2025
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King James and the Scottish Witches

Title: King James and the Scottish Witches Description: Dive into one of Scotland’s darkest chapters—the North Berwick witch trials of the 1590s, sparked by King James VI’s obsession with witchcraft. From his stormy voyage to Denmark in 1589 to the brutal interrogations of Agnes Sampson and John Fian, this lecture-style video uncovers how ...
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· Mar 8, 2025