The age-old debate over the notice period schools should be given before an Ofsted is getting in the way of the vital debate about the structure and function of inspection.
The Ofsted notice period has slowly been diminishing for years. It used to be weeks, and then it was days, and most recently hours – or one afternoon to be precise.
Now the inspectorate is trialling no-notice routine inspections. It is to carry out these unannounced raids throughout the academic year – with 40 due to take place during a two-week window this month.
Of course, inspectors have already the power to swoop unannounced if they have cause for concern, but this new trial is for Section 5 routine visits.
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