Inspection Success Under The New Framework
£49 (single license) or £129 (whole school license)
Written and Presented by John Southworth
Former Head & Consultant. John is regularly deployed as a School Inspector.
Former Head & Consultant. John is regularly deployed as a School Inspector.
The new ISI Framework launched in September 2023. Ensuring you are familiar with it is a must for any Independent School - a great way to ensure everyone is up to speed with inspection. Please read below for further information.
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I would say the ISI Inspection course is more or less the most informative one I have been on in a long time.
Jonathan Webster
Headmaster / St Mary's College Preparatory School
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The ISI course is excellent. Well presented and clear. Thoroughly recommended.
John Devitt
Deputy Headteacher / Ampleforth College
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Course overview
This online course gives you access to both a course booklet and over three hours of content on ISI Inspection preparation. Delivered by our popular course leader Jon Southworth, who is regularly deployed by ISI as an inspector, this course looks at all parts of the inspection cycle. It is priced at only £49 for individual and £129 for all staff in school, it includes a fully downloadable course booklet.
Part 1: Moving from inspection fear to inspection focus
In this session, John discusses: • His background and experience •Schools falling under the scope of the 2023 ISI Framework • How the 2023 Framework differs to the previous 2016 Framework •The values and principles of inspection • The importance placed on wellbeing • The different types of inspection • The four pillars of inspection • Inspection manageability • Triangulation, typicality of evidence & proportionality
Part 2: When the inspector calls
In this session, John explores what you should expect when ISI call and how you and your team should respond. John also discusses: Inspection timings • Your inspection team • What information is required following the call • What the Reporting Inspector looks at pre-inspection • What needs to be on your school website • Practical requirements of the inspection team whilst onsite • How wellbeing is linked to the report and framework
Part 3: The report structure
In this session, John explores the structure of the inspection report. He goes into detail in areas such as: Evidence gathering • School culture • Inspection evaluation • Leadership and management, and governance (including possible questions for Governors) • Pupils' education, training and recreation (evidence sources) - including possible questions for academic staff • Pupils' physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing (including possible questions you may be asked) • Pupil voice • Pupils' social and economic wellbeing and contribution to society (including possible questions)
Part 4: Safeguarding
Safeguarding underpins the whole inspection report and should be embedded across the school. John discusses: Whether your school is meeting statutory requirements • Systems, processes, training, record keeping and identification of risks • Possible questions you may be asked about safeguarding • General questions staff may be asked • ISI Framework at a glance
Part 5: Your report
You should instantly recognise your school when you read your inspection report and John will walk you through what your report will look like. This includes: The language you can expect and what it means • Reviewing other school reports on the ISI website • The summary of the summaries form the basis of the report - and this must be agreed by the whole inspection team • Inspection prompts used by inspection teams • The report outline • Common inspection failings (particularly the Single Central Register)
Part 6: Hints, tips and commonly asked questions
The final session covers a host of hints, tips and frequently asked questions to help you pass your inspection with flying colours!
Part 1: Moving from inspection fear to inspection focus
In this session, John discusses: • His background and experience •Schools falling under the scope of the 2023 ISI Framework • How the 2023 Framework differs to the previous 2016 Framework •The values and principles of inspection • The importance placed on wellbeing • The different types of inspection • The four pillars of inspection • Inspection manageability • Triangulation, typicality of evidence & proportionality
Part 2: When the inspector calls
In this session, John explores what you should expect when ISI call and how you and your team should respond. John also discusses: Inspection timings • Your inspection team • What information is required following the call • What the Reporting Inspector looks at pre-inspection • What needs to be on your school website • Practical requirements of the inspection team whilst onsite • How wellbeing is linked to the report and framework
Part 3: The report structure
In this session, John explores the structure of the inspection report. He goes into detail in areas such as: Evidence gathering • School culture • Inspection evaluation • Leadership and management, and governance (including possible questions for Governors) • Pupils' education, training and recreation (evidence sources) - including possible questions for academic staff • Pupils' physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing (including possible questions you may be asked) • Pupil voice • Pupils' social and economic wellbeing and contribution to society (including possible questions)
Part 4: Safeguarding
Safeguarding underpins the whole inspection report and should be embedded across the school. John discusses: Whether your school is meeting statutory requirements • Systems, processes, training, record keeping and identification of risks • Possible questions you may be asked about safeguarding • General questions staff may be asked • ISI Framework at a glance
Part 5: Your report
You should instantly recognise your school when you read your inspection report and John will walk you through what your report will look like. This includes: The language you can expect and what it means • Reviewing other school reports on the ISI website • The summary of the summaries form the basis of the report - and this must be agreed by the whole inspection team • Inspection prompts used by inspection teams • The report outline • Common inspection failings (particularly the Single Central Register)
Part 6: Hints, tips and commonly asked questions
The final session covers a host of hints, tips and frequently asked questions to help you pass your inspection with flying colours!
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