Digital Learning

Effective use of data to prepare for short-notice Ofsted inspections

With just a day’s notice and the removal of the ‘satisfactory’ rating, schools are under pressure to be ‘always prepared’ for an Ofsted inspection. The effective use of data is helping many schools analyse their performance on an on-going basis and identify the exact nature of issues, monitor interventions and ensure that they are ready when the call comes from the inspection team. Phil Neal explains.