Nov 12 - Jan 13
I was in the first group of NLE's to be trained as ofsted Additional Inspectors in the pilot programme for NLE's announced by Sir Michael Wilshaw.
Press Release of Sir Michael's announcement:
Sir Michael issued an invitation to the audience to get directly
involved in school inspection. He outlined details of a pilot programme
that has been agreed with the National College for School Leadership
(NCSL) to encourage headteachers with National Leaders of Education
(NLE) status to undertake a small number of school inspections each
year. From September, 40 NLEs, following full training, will be involved
in up to six days of inspections a year.
Discussing the plans, Sir Michael said:
“I am committed to more school leaders becoming involved in
inspection. Those who already do this say it is valuable professional
development for them, and it helps their own school to improve....
The changes we are making will support good heads who are striving to
improve their schools. I want inspection to be a powerful tool that good
heads can use to challenge and drive up standards."
