Inspection criteria: teaching and learning

See how Ofsted inspects SEND provision in special schools, and mainstream schools with SEND provision. Find out what inspectors look for, how they gather evidence and how they assess outcomes.

Inspectors won't judge individual teaching assistants (TAs) – they're more interested in how effectively you deploy them. However, your TAs might get asked about safeguarding and behaviour. Find out what Ofsted expects from TAs so you can be prepared.