School Inspection and Self-Evaluation: Working with the New Relationship

Written for heads and teachers but also containing useful pointers for inspectors, this forward-thinking book examines exactly what the relationship between inspection and self-evaluation means for schools, explores some of the underpinning issues, and features examples of best practice from successful schools. Full of useful advice on topics such as how schools can juggle ongoing self-evaluation with Ofsted's expectations, how to use web sources to best advantage, and what can be learnt from experience to lessen the anxiety in the relationship and make it more of a friendly and formative experience for all parties. Drawing on case studies from primary, secondary and special schools, this all-round overview is of immediate interest to practitioners while also offering students and aspiring heads and teachers a valuable source of detailed information about the processes of inspection and self-assessment.