Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 12
12
Deferred
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Improve Ofsted's engagement with stakeholders and coverage of governance in inspection reports.
Conclusion
Ofsted should explore ways in which it can improve its engagement with parents, pupils, governors, and trustees before and during the inspection process, ensuring that opportunities are well-communicated and that those with additional needs 50 Ofsted’s work with schools are supported to engage. Our previous recommendation to extend the notice period would also help to address this. In particular, they must ensure that inspectors are fully engaging with governors and trustees during an inspection, and that governance, including the quality and regularity of engagement with parents, is sufficiently covered in the final report.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the vital role of engagement and states it already aims to talk to staff and governors, but defers exploring further improvements and how to report them to the 'Big Listen' consultation, with action planned after its conclusion.
Paragraph Reference:
47
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
Maximising the engagement of parents and pupils is vital to inspection and so forms a key part of the Big Listen, in line with Recommendation 7 (in the Committee's report). As we set out in our evidence to the Committee, we already aim to talk to as many school staff and governors/trustees as possible during an inspection. However, we will be happy to hear whether and how we can improve this, including how we report it, through the Big Listen. The majority of recommendations will be explored through our ‘Big Listen’ (Recommendations 1, 3, 5 to 8, 10, 13, 20 to 22 and 24 to 25). We look forward to hearing the sector’s, and the public’s, views on these important matters, and will take action immediately after the Big Listen concludes.