Education inspection framework Inspecting the substance of education

Education inspection framework: Inspecting the substance of education Further education and skills Russell Jordan, HMI Education inspection framework Slide 1

The EIF: the case for change §Currently, the accountability system can divert providers from the real substance of education. §What young people learn is too often coming second to delivering performance data. §Teaching to the test and a narrow curriculum have the greatest negative effect on the most disadvantaged and the least able learners. §The EIF puts the curriculum at the heart of the new framework, putting the focus on the substance of education. Education inspection framework Slide 2

A reminder of our definition of curriculum §The curriculum is a framework for setting out the aims of a programme of education, including the knowledge and understanding to be gained at each stage (intent); translating that framework over time into a structure and narrative, within an institutional context (implementation); and evaluating what knowledge and understanding learners have gained against expectations (impact). Education inspection framework Slide 3

Quality of education judgement The new quality of education judgement puts the real substance of education, the curriculum, at the heart of inspection. Inspectors will have a connected, educationally focused conversation, incorporating: § curriculum design, coverage, appropriateness and delivery § teaching (pedagogy) § assessment (formative and summative) § attainment and progress (qualifications and assessments) § knowledge and skills development § destinations. Education inspection framework 4

Has the content of the curriculum been learned long term? ‘Learning is defined as an alteration in long-term memory. If nothing has altered in long-term memory, nothing has been learned. ’ Sweller, J. , Ayres, P. , & Kalyuga, S. (2011). Cognitive load theory (Vol. 1). Springer Science & Business Media. Education inspection framework Slide 5

Educational Effectiveness §Components and composites §Sequencing, schemata and long-term memory §Knowledge deficits Education inspection framework Slide 6

How do Ofsted inspect the quality of education (QE)? §Curriculum as a progression model for knowledge, skills and behaviours. §How teachers’ teaching and assessment support learners to build their knowledge and apply it as skills. §The outcomes learners achieve. Education inspection framework Slide 7

EIF 2019 – inspection judgements Overall effectiveness Behaviour and attitudes Quality of education Personal development Leadership and management Education inspection framework Slide 8

An EIF inspection Education inspection framework Slide 9

The role of the nominee What’s the same What’s different §Manages communication §May not hear all feedback from and organisation with LI and deep dives from inspectors. provider. §EEG will mean that fewer §Ensures that everyone who inspectors need to be at feedback meetings. needs to know, knows. §Ki. T meetings will be used for §Learner view, employer feedback. view, staff view. §Attends feedback meetings. §Less opportunity for nominees §Supports evidence requests. to engage in team meetings. Education inspection framework 10

Deep dives Education inspection framework Slide 11

What is a curriculum ‘deep dive’ in FES? §Based on the learners’ experience. §Vertical slice through curriculum. §Reviews specific group(s) of learners. §Wide array of inspection activities. §Explores curriculum intent, implementation and impact. §Gathers evidence for all key judgements. §Supported by triangulated evidence. §Inspectors will carry out a number of deep dives. Education inspection framework Slide 12

Using the right methodology Education inspection framework Slide 13

What activities might it include? §Face-to-face discussions and interviews with learners §Discussions with teachers, assessors, managers, employers, senior leaders, etc. §Meetings with individuals or groups of learners §Case studies §Joint work scrutiny §Visits to lessons, workshops and the workplace §Analysis of starting points and monitoring progress in developing knowledge and skills. Education inspection framework Slide 14

How will inspectors conduct a ‘deep dive’? §Talk to teachers and learners. §Use a wide range of activities. §Visit different locations if necessary. §Joint working where possible. §Sharing what we find with practitioners. §Not a fly on the wall. Education inspection framework Slide 15

Curriculum expertise §Inspectors may not be an expert in every curriculum area, but they are experts in curriculum. §A curriculum should be sequenced. §A curriculum should have clear curricular goals. §Assessment is a vital tool for improvement: not just for summative assessment of knowledge. §A golden thread through ‘intent’, ‘implementation’ and ‘impact’. §A curriculum is the vehicle by which learners make progress. §Fluency, automaticity and expertise. Education inspection framework Slide 16

How are the ‘deep dive' areas selected? §Lead inspectors will use the validated data, SAR and QIP to direct inspectors to the initial specified areas for deep dives. §Inspectors may carry out several during an inspection. §A deep dive will be much more focused on a specific group of learners. §Most providers that know their provision well, will not be surprised at the initial selection to deep dive areas by the lead inspector. Education inspection framework Slide 17

Some reminders principles for QE §Intent, implementation and impact are not graded separately. §QE includes leadership of the curriculum. §A provider may have different curriculum intents for different provision types or groups. §Curriculum as a progression model for knowledge, skills and behaviours. §Inspectors will focus on how teachers’ teaching and assessment support learners to build their knowledge and apply it as skills. Education inspection framework Slide 18

Personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. Education inspection framework Slide 19

What B&A factors will be considered? Calm and orderly environment to learn Respectful and Support and caring culture behaviour plans Clear expectations The opportunity to Development of for behaviour at achieve positive skills relevant to the provider and outcomes the learning in work programme A safe Implementation of environment policies/support to improve Motivation and attendance and challenging positive attitudes behaviour Inclusion and the celebration Strong focus on attendance of diversity and punctuality Education inspection framework Slide 20 20

Behaviour and attitudes ‘This judgement considers how leaders and staff create a safe, disciplined and positive environment within the provider and the impact this has on the behaviour and attitudes of learners. ’ From the FES inspection handbook 50: 200. Education inspection framework Slide 21

What PD factors will be considered? Responsive, respectful and active citizens in public life Radicalisation and extremist views Healthy relationships Readiness for the next phase of education or work Developing personal traits and integrity Focus on developing confidence and resilience Education inspection framework Development of talents and interests Promotion of equality and respecting diversity Independence Deepening of knowledge and observing BVs Careers education and guidance to inform choices Sex education Physical and mental well-being Slide 22 22

Key point in PD §Inspectors will not evaluate the impact of PD on learners’ lives. §Inspectors will evaluate the impact of teaching around PD – what learners have learned. Education inspection framework Slide 23

Leadership and management: what’s new? Education inspection framework Slide 24

What’s in and what’s out What’s now in/refocused What’s out §Staff workload and well-being. §Monitoring groups of learners §Leadership focus on education and progression. and training. §Careers guidance (moved to §Staff CPD linked to curriculum PD). and pedagogy. §Self-assessment judgements. §Performance management: §‘Learning’ references. now under governance. §English and mathematics. §Explicit reference to statutory §Explicit equality and diversity responsibilities for governance. (B&A and QE). Education inspection framework Slide 25

Governance: § The role of governance in colleges has not changed. § What are we looking for? Evidence of: § Strong strategic leadership § Accountability for, and oversight and assurance of educational performance to ensure continuous and sustainable improvement Education inspection framework Slide 26

Governance: § Do governors: § Know the college and understand strengths and weaknesses? § Support and strengthen the leadership and contribute to shaping the strategic direction? § Ensure the college meets its statutory responsibilities? § Provide challenge and hold senior leaders and managers to account for improving the quality of learning and the effectiveness of performance management systems? Education inspection framework Slide 27

Governance: § We will not: § Review with governors a list of duties § Consider the models of governance colleges use. Education inspection framework Slide 28

Changes to reporting Education inspection framework Slide 29

Inspection reports § We have revised our approach to reporting under the EIF across all remits. § The purpose of our reports continues to be to inform public users and to help providers improve. § User research has told us that parents and others would prefer reports to be shorter and clearer. § Our reports must be useful for those we inspect. § New reports will reflect more accurately and vividly what makes individual providers unique. § Reports will continue to give some providers direction about areas that they can improve on. § This approach will complement our emphasis on professional dialogue between inspectors and leaders throughout the inspection. The main points of this discussion will be reflected within the reports themselves. Education inspection framework 30

Thank you Education inspection framework Slide 31

Ofsted on the web and on social media www. gov. uk/ofsted https: //reports. ofsted. gov. uk www. linkedin. com/company/ofsted www. youtube. com/ofstednews www. slideshare. net/ofstednews www. twitter. com/ofstednews Education inspection framework Slide 32