1. This inspection framework uses the statutory definition of wellbeing as a starting point for its approach to school evaluation. Therefore, it supports school leaders in articulating the impact of their leadership by providing a structured approach to demonstrating how they meet the existing requirement to actively promote the wellbeing of pupils.
  2. The framework and inspection reports start with a summary of inspection findings.
  3. Section 1: Leadership and management, and governance. This framework emphasises that leadership and management refer to leadership throughout the school as required by the Standards and does not refer only to senior leadership in a school. Inspectors understand the distinction between the roles and responsibilities of governance and those of executive leadership/management.
  4. Section 2: Pupils' education, training and recreation. The evaluation of the quality of education will contain clear reporting of pupils' progress and outcomes.
  5. Section 3: Pupils' physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing with reference to the Standards and any applicable statutory guidance.
  6. Section 4: Pupils' social and economic wellbeing and contribution to society. This section will include evaluation of careers provision.
  7. The final section on Safeguarding will form the concluding section of the framework and inspection report. The word 'safeguarding' will incorporate reference to the protection of pupils from harm and neglect and will refer to applicable statutory guidance.
  8. This framework takes an integrated approach to the different sets of standards which may apply to schools, depending on the individual school's context. This thematic approach recognises and promotes a holistic understanding of the complexities and interconnectedness of school life. The specific areas to be considered within each of the sections of the framework incorporate the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 201411, the National Minimum Standards for boarding schools12 and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework13 into this framework. A table showing how all of these standards map onto the structure of this framework is included in Appendix A.
  9. In summary, the structure of the framework and inspection report is:
    • Summary of overall inspection findings
    • Section 1: Leadership and management, and governance
    • Section 2: Pupils' education, training and recreation, to include pupils' outcomes
    • Section 3: Pupils' physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
    • Section 4: Pupils' social and economic wellbeing and contribution to society
    • Safeguarding
  10. Reporting on the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Minimum Standards for boarding will be included as applicable.