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Q What should the school/headteacher do if concerned for the headteacher's/your own wellbeing during the inspection?
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Firstly, let the reporting inspector know as quickly as possible about your concern. The reporting inspector will take advice from a senior member... Read more

Q Did ISI complete the current inspection cycle by the end of the summer term 2023?
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We can confirm that we have now completed the inspection cycle which started in April 2016​. Schools which have been in continuous... Read more

Q What is the notification period for a routine inspection?
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Schools will be notified of the inspection on the morning prior to the start of the onsite inspection.This will be followed by a pre-inspection... Read more

Q When will I receive the link to enable me to upload my school information?
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You will receive the link to the virtual team room at the time of notification of inspection.If you have any technical difficulties your reporting... Read more

Q Should I ask all pupils in all age groups to complete the survey?
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Where applicable, pupils in Year 5 and over are required to complete the pupil surveys.ISI will release an adapted pupil survey for younger... Read more

Q Do I need to change my current SEF to the one on the ISI website?
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No, there is no preferred method for schools to communicate with inspectors about their self-evaluation.The ISI SEF guidance is optional.... Read more

Q Has there been a change to the time that inspectors arrive on site on day one of inspection?
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Inspection activity will commence at 12:00 (please refer to paragraph 43 on page 12 in the inspection handbook).However, some reporting inspectors... Read more

Q I’ve heard that the new framework is solely focused on the wellbeing of children. Will inspectors still be interested in assessment, progress and achievement?
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The meaning of 'wellbeing' for the purposes of the Standards, and ISI's values, is defined by section 10(2) of the Children Act 2004 as relating... Read more

Q What do my heads of department / subject leaders need to bring with them to the meeting with inspectors?
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Heads of department and subject leaders will be asked to bring indicative work samples with them across the ability range and representing key... Read more

Q What do my pupils need to bring with them to the meeting with inspectors about their work? Can you explain the process for these meetings in some more detail?
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Inspectors will be interested in meeting with pupils across the age range in school including pupils from key groups such as pupils with SEND.... Read more

ISI is formally approved by the Secretary of State for Education to inspect association independent schools in England. This approval is outlined in section 87A of the Children Act 1989 and section 106 of the Education and Skills Act 2008.
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