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‘The language of the book is accessible to those who are not involved in education. The 14 chapters describe and evaluate the impact of OfSTED inspection, presenting the cases for external and self-assessment’ - Mentoring & Training
School inspection under OfSTED continues to generate discussion and controversy. This book contributes to the wider debate about the role and function of OfSTED inspection, particularly as it relates to school improvement and raising standards.
What do we know about the impact OfSTED is having on schools, particularly in terms of their development? Is inspection leading to school improvement? What is the impact of inspection on the average school? This book focuses on the impact of OfSTED inspection, and what happens to schools after their inspection. Does inspection help raise standards? What are the consequences of inspection for successful schools?
Governing Bodies and School Inspection: Potential for Empowerment?
Governing Bodies and School Inspection: Potential for Empowerment?
Introduction
An interesting question which appears to have been relatively unexplored in the burgeoning literature on school inspection is the effect an OFSTED inspection has on the governing body. Does it have any lasting effects on the governors and governance of schools and if so what are they likely to be? Does inspection have the potential to empower governing bodies, particularly as they examine their role in relation to the post-OFSTED action plan? Similarly, is the process encouraging governing bodies to consider how they are currently performing their duties? With reference to relevant research findings, these are the key questions addressed in this chapter.
The initial question to be asked, however, is ...
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