The impact of Ofsted

Ofsted and the impact on curriculum design
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Navigating Ofsted's guidelines

The new Ofsted Inspection Framework (EIF) has put a renewed emphasis on curriculum design.  Its aim is to encourage schools to provide a broad and balanced curriculum, accessible to everyone that helps everyone to develop personally and academically and gain the skills and knowledge they need for a successful life.  

So what does this mean for schools and what do they need to do? Watch our interview with product managers at Pearson to find out more.

Ofsted in the news

The new Ofsted inspection framework has been hotly debated over the last few weeks with criticism and support from key people in education. Catch up on all the latest here.

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More on curriculum and Ofsted

Handy Guide to Ofsted's EIF: Part one

Part one in our Handy Guide series focuses on the Quality of Education judgement in the new Ofsted inspection guidelines to help schools understand what 'Good' looks like and how to evidence it.

Handy Guide to Ofsted's EIF: Part 2

Part two in our Handy Guide series focuses on the Leadership and Management judgement and the role of the leadership team in the new Ofsted inspection guidelines. 

'No grace period' warning for primary schools

Primary schools reading Ofsted's September inspection update are reminded that no such grace period exists for reading, writing and maths.

Feedback from the first Ofsted inspections

Danny Cuttell, Head of English, Modern Languages and Extended Curriculum at Pearson, takes a look at feedback from the first Ofsted inspections.

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