Dodd Partners
As a chair of governors I agree with Michael Wilshaw’s commentary that “Governance is an issue that does not...
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector had positive words for primary schools in his first monthly address – but was it as...
The new governance section in the School Inspection Handbook is more helpful and realistic for governors than it is for inspectors...
Every school governor must always remember to ask “how?” if he or she is to effectively monitor the quality...
The Government’s announcement on coasting schools has far reaching consequences. The government should be very concerned (but won’t be)...
Many of the “desperate” reforms are welcome, but on their own do not re-establish the watchdog’s credibility Ofsted is in...
School leaders who help other institutions “turn around” are to be recognised as “exceptional” with a letter from Ofsted,...
In a series of changes to Ofsted practices set out by Michael Wilshaw today, headteachers who are doing an...
Michael Wilshaw has announced a series of changes to Ofsted practices from September this year. It was already known...
