OFSTED: Inspection report writing guidance (updated)

Simona · 12-11-2015, 06:48 PM

Inspection reports writing guidance for EY inspectors has been updated 2 Nov 2015

keep it safe and make sure you check your reports when they arrive!

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Simona · 13-11-2015, 12:10 AM

So very sorry everyone I posted the wrong link to the new guidance for inspection reports

here is the link

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...idance#history

**BallyH** · 13-11-2015, 08:31 AM

Thanks. Very useful. I've printed it and will keep it for reference.

**loocyloo** · 13-11-2015, 10:31 AM

Thanks xxx

**mumofone** · 13-11-2015, 11:20 AM

Do we know what the update is from the previous doc?

**lollipop kid** · 13-11-2015, 12:24 PM

Thanks, Simona.

Really useful.

I got to the end of only the first page, and chuckled at the missing punctuation mark (second set of bullet points; fourth bullet). Wonder if they've spotted it yet?

Having a look through the rest for any others.

Yep - found another error on page 3 - a spelling mistake: third bullet towards bottom of the page should read "contradicts". So much for 'accuracy'.

LK

Simona · 13-11-2015, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by lollipop kid

Thanks, Simona.

Really useful.

I got to the end of only the first page, and chuckled at the missing punctuation mark (second set of bullet points; fourth bullet). Wonder if they've spotted it yet?

Having a look through the rest for any others.

Yep - found another error on page 3 - a spelling mistake: third bullet towards bottom of the page should read "contradicts". So much for 'accuracy'.

LK

Amazing the number of times the word 'and' is preceded by a comma...that is grammatically incorrect surely?...or so I was taught by my English teacher

**lollipop kid** · 13-11-2015, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Simona

Amazing the number of times the word 'and' is preceded by a comma...that is grammatically incorrect surely?...or so I was taught by my English teacher

No, that is actually correct/acceptable. It's known as an "Oxford comma".

I'm sorely tempted to email them and tell them about the other two errors, though, as surely these make the whole document 'not fit for publication'.

What do you think?

LK

Simona · 13-11-2015, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by lollipop kid

No, that is actually correct/acceptable. It's known as an "Oxford comma".

I'm sorely tempted to email them and tell them about the other two errors, though, as surely these make the whole document 'not fit for publication'.

What do you think?

LK

Judging by the bullet point on page 3...below the one you mention as having an 's' missing from contradicts...then yes!

'proof reading' before publications should be recommended!!

**lollipop kid** · 13-11-2015, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by Simona

Judging by the bullet point on page 3...below the one you mention as having an 's' missing from contradicts...then yes!

'proof reading' before publications should be recommended!!

I know - they really ought to have a word with their proof-reader.

Finally, if it has just been updated, then why is the date still reading "January 2015"? Surely it should be dated "November 2015" or at least have a mention of "Updated November 2015".

LK

Simona · 13-11-2015, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by lollipop kid

I know - they really ought to have a word with their proof-reader.

Finally, if it has just been updated, then why is the date still reading "January 2015"? Surely it should be dated "November 2015" or at least have a mention of "Updated November 2015".

LK

I have just tweeted to Ofsted why the date on the doc says Jan 2015 when it has been updated November?
If I get a reply I will share...if I disappear I will be in the dungeons!

By the way on the website page it actually says 2014...the mind boggles!

**lollipop kid** · 13-11-2015, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Simona

I have just tweeted to Ofsted why the date on the doc says Jan 2015 when it has been updated November?
If I get a reply I will share...if I disappear I will be in the dungeons!

By the way on the website page it actually says 2014...the mind boggles!

I'll see you in the dungeons, then, as I've just emailed them the corrections.

LK

Simona · 13-11-2015, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by lollipop kid

I'll see you in the dungeons, then, as I've just emailed them the corrections.

LK

Wow! Will have plenty of time to dissect their publications then!

On another matter I was involved in a discussion about funding and tweeted to the DfE that LAs pay us months in arrears...or even a term in arrears...that may result in solitary confinement!