If there is one thing preoccupying school leaders in England at the moment, it’s Ofsted inspections. The high-stakes public accountability has made inspection a defining moment in an institution’s future and its leader’s personal career, with the accolade of “outstanding” opening all kinds of doors and the lower grades slamming them shut.
Inspections have a valid and important part to play in our accountability system. Where they are done well, they provide an incredibly valuable, external perspective to the improvement process. This validates the rigorous self-evaluation that has to be embedded at all levels in the leadership and management processes of any good school.
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