Maria Landy’s Education Update – OFSTED and Curriculum special Focus on Early years September 2015 Focus – OfSTED Changes and Curriculum requirements www.marialandy.co.uk – see useful info section for other updates

Download the latest off the OfSTED website – changes from September 2015 Look for CIF – the New Common Inspection Framework – plus powerpoint briefings Specific guidance and requirements on Early Years Specific guidance and requirements on 16-19 provision – see my update on my website Look for School inspection handbook – the latest – 2015 Click on and where relevant save the links Look carefully at the footnote links

Early years – see future of education inspection – early years briefing session by gill jones hmi on the OfSTED website – main points: One CIF – Common Inspection Framework supported by separate handbooks for each remit – EYFS/schools/16+ and residential schools and care homes The CIF ensures that a coherent set of judgements are made across the different education skills and child care settings.

Key points: Inspection handbooks aswell as frameworks plus separate safeguarding guidance – There are 3 key documents Plus – Early Years will have a separate registration handbook plus a separate compliance handbook

Notification of inspection Pre –schools and nurseries will now have half a day notice of a routine cycle inspection No prior notification of inspection for inadequate providers or priority inspections

Effectiveness of leadership and management Inspectors will make graded judgements on the following areas, using the four point scale Effectiveness of leadership and management Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Personal development , behaviour and welfare Outcomes for children and learners See pages 56-61 of School inspection handbook- June 2015 ref no: 150066 – check if it is the latest!

Key points for Early Years inspections: Particular focus on the CURRICULUM The impact of the culture of your setting and how you show AMBITIOUS VISION SAFEGUARDING – not graded but must report if it is effective or not Use and impact of funding especially EYPP – Early Years Pupil Premium

Emphasis on British values and the prevent duty Democracy Rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect and tolerance See my website – www.marialandy.co.uk useful info section for my British Values suggested action plan

SEE the PREVENT duty guidance Prevent duty guidance for Early Years – “ensuring children learn right from wrong, mix and share with other children and value others views, know the similarities and differences between themselves and others and challenge negative attitudes and stereotypes.”

Inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills settings Published June 2015 ref no 150067 - check it is the latest – suggest you click on the links e.g. Reasonable force guidance Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage use the DfE link on page 9

Be alert to safeguarding updates - check every few months Keeping children safe in education – information for all schools and college staff – update July 2015 – ensure it is part of regular training of all staff and part of induction for all new staff and governors Also statutory guidance – Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015 – ensure your school designated leaders inform all staff of the changes and keep evidence that this is done ``

Use the common Inspection framework to judge the effectiveness of your Early years provision using the 2015 OfSTED Handbook and Framework plus safeguarding guidance asap Effectiveness of leadership and management Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outcomes for children and learners

Inspectors will consider outcomes for children: The progress of different groups from their starting points – are gaps closing? Are needs met? How well teaching nurtures, engages and motivates children The breadth of the curriculum How well assessment is used – is it accurate The activities and experiences provided meet the needs

Teaching Learning and assessment – inspectors will Judge the quality and impact of phonics teaching How well ALL the staff work with parents Children's enjoyment of learning Participation Willingness to make choices Active and inquisitive learners Learners who are creative and think critically

How well do they behave, co-operate and share, make friends, build understanding and respect? Do they make Outstanding progress? Behave in ways that are safe Judge the proportion of children who make typical or better progress from their starting points Do the senior leaders and Governors know this? Is EYFS part of the Self Evaluation (SEF) and the Development plan? (SDP) Is this included in the Headteacher’s reports to the GB?

Personal development, behaviour and welfare – key points for the early years – use as basis for eyfs self review and action plan Keeping safe Self awareness – how to be successful learners Social and emotional elements Attendance Behaviour Keeping healthy Personal development

Key points to focus on: Assessment and analysis – securing evidence of ALL KINDS of assessment and showing the use of assessment to inform teaching and learning Parents as partners and sources of information Teaching – no preferred approach but must meet needs Learning promoting characteristics of effective learning.

Key judgments - How well the EYFS setting prepares pupils for primary school and effectiveness of transition arrangements – have your evidence ready – EYFS staff, Senior Leaders and Governors must be able to explain!

START Using the common Inspection framework to judge the effectiveness of your Early years provision using the 2015 OfSTED Handbook and Framework plus safeguarding guidance - ASAP Effectiveness of leadership and management Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outcomes for children and learners I suggest you reorder and align your SEF and SDP plus your EYFS leader’s reports to reflect the sections above Train your staff plus Governors and keep checking the OfSTED website so you stay up to date!

Also see my SPECIAL Updates where I FOCUS ON 16-19 provision and schools in general They focus on the changes from September 2015 in England They guide you to essential update details I hope you found this update helpful Smiles Maria Landy 07803 602434 maria@marialandy.co.uk