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What’s changing in the new Ofsted framework?

Find out about the key changes, which come into force in September 2019

Lockdown procedures: informing parents and pupils

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Need-to-know: 2019 KS1 scaled scores published
In the news: Your weekly round-up for 24-31 May 2019
Need-to-know: Ofsted publishes new inspection framework and handbooks
Need-to-know: DfE's free teacher recruitment service launched
Need-to-know: DfE will ‘fully fund’ pension contribution increase in 2019-20

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2019 inspection framework: how Ofsted will inspect the curriculum new
Poster: rules for school events new
Dignity at work policy: model new
Safeguarding INSET resources new
The Timpson review of school exclusion and the government's response: summary new

2019 Ofsted framework

2019 Ofsted inspection framework: what it means for your school
Questions from Ofsted for the headteacher and SLT
Questions from Ofsted inspectors for middle leaders
Questions from Ofsted inspectors for teachers
Bundle: Ofsted 2019 resource hub

Recruiting new staff

Topic: Advertising and applications
Interview tasks for a leadership post
Topic: Interview questions and tasks: teachers
Bundle: Criminal records resource hub
Exit interviews: template and guidance

Reworking your curriculum

How to review your curriculum
An 'outstanding' 21st century curriculum: case study
Curriculum intent: how to identify yours
Relationships and sex education: how to audit your curriculum
Curriculum policy

Model policies

Data protection model policy
Lockdown procedures: template and guidance
Accessibility plan: model and examples
SEN policy and information report: model
Behaviour policy: model and examples

Key voices podcast

An interview with Mary Myatt, curriculum expert

Key Voices #19

An interview with Jon Glenn, Director of Learn to Swim and Workforce at Swim England

Key Voices #17

An interview with Julia Clements, Children’s Psychologist from Place2Be

Key Voices #16

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Must reads this week

What’s changing in the new Ofsted framework?

Lockdown procedures: informing parents and pupils

Download The Key's app

Key voices podcast

An interview with Mary Myatt, curriculum expert

An interview with Jon Glenn, Director of Learn to Swim and Workforce at Swim England

An interview with Julia Clements, Children’s Psychologist from Place2Be

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Authoritative knowledge for school leaders who are making a difference.

We help you respond to national changes quickly and confidently. Every week, we add new, practical, quality-assured resources to save you time with everyday tasks.

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Must reads this week

What’s changing in the new Ofsted framework?

Lockdown procedures: informing parents and pupils

Download The Key's app

Key voices podcast

An interview with Mary Myatt, curriculum expert

An interview with Jon Glenn, Director of Learn to Swim and Workforce at Swim England

An interview with Julia Clements, Children’s Psychologist from Place2Be

Members use The Key to: