What does Ofsted say about learning?
What does Ofsted say about learning?
In the new Ofsted handbook, learning is defined as “an alteration in long-term memory”. According to the inspectorate, “If nothing has altered in long-term memory, nothing has been learned.”
What is good teaching and learning?
Good teaching is about listening, questioning, being responsive and remembering that each student and class is different. It’s about eliciting responses and developing the oral communication skills of the quiet students.
What do Ofsted look for in teachers?
Inspectors will make key judgements about the following areas: overall effectiveness; • effectiveness of leadership and management; • quality of teaching, learning and assessment; • personal development, behaviour and welfare; • outcomes for pupils.
What do Ofsted look for in a good lesson?
Ofsted defines a grade one lesson as one with many significant strengths and no significant areas for improvement. It is also agreed that an outstanding lesson should provide very clear evidence of highly effective learning for every learner in that class.
What is an ambitious curriculum Ofsted?
There are two aspects to an ‘ambitious curriculum for all’. The first is that the curriculum should mean the curriculum in its entirety. The second is that the curriculum should be an entitlement for all pupils, regardless of their starting points.
What are the three characteristics of effective teaching and learning?
The characteristics are split into three categories: Playing and Exploring – engagement. Active Learning – motivation. Creating and Thinking Critically – thinking.
How do you ensure effective teaching and learning?
10 effective teaching practices you can use right now
- Model as you teach.
- Make mistakes.
- Work as a team.
- Encourage learning from experience.
- Let the students teach.
- Integrate technology into the classroom.
- Try graphic organizers.
- Emphasize behavior management.
What questions will Ofsted ask teachers?
Ofsted’s changed regime: Questions to consider
- Do we have a clear and ambitious vision for our curriculum?
- Is my curriculum logically structured to ensure pupils remember more?
- Is my curriculum tailored to the school’s context?
- Are governors skilled and effective in holding the leadership to account?
What questions will Ofsted ask?
What might they ask?
- How do you work to promote the British Values?
- What should you be looking out for if a child spends a long time away from the setting?
- How do you report a safeguarding issue?
- What would be some warning signs for you that there was a safeguarding issue with one of your key children?
What does excellent teaching and learning look like?
Children demonstrating the skills of independent learning – able to use and take care of a range of resources, able to organise themselves, able to manage time effectively within lessons. Good behaviour and clear behaviour management systems that are clearly understood and used by children.
