Performance and accountability measures

Use the below resources to identify areas of improvement through quality assurance processes, policy management and self-evaluation.

Educational excellence everywhere: white paper

The DfE has set out its vision for schools in England for the next five years in its new white paper. We’ve summarised the main points
Ofsted inspection case study: sustaining outstanding over time

Improving outcomes for pupils isn't always a quick fix. Suzanne O'Connell finds out how one school took time to develop and ensure sustained improvement
Case study: Outstanding in EYFS

Effective early years provision is vital in giving children the best possible start. Lisa Griffin found out how a school achieved outstanding with their ‘foundation village’
Requires improvement to outstanding through collaboration: a case study

Schools are increasingly supporting each other to share best practice. Suzanne O’Connell finds out how one school found collaboration key to making and sustaining improvement
Becoming a British international school: the inspection

What does an international school inspection involve? El Limonar International School in Alicante, Spain found out when deciding to convert to an official British school
Character in the curriculum: building values over time

The DfE is increasing its focus on 'Character’ and ‘British values’. Suzanne O’Connell talks to the head of Ampney Crucis Primary School, where values have been nurtured over time, not overnight

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