by Frank Norris | Oct 19, 2022 | Ofsted
Originally posted on TES Adrian Lyons, former HMI; Frank Norris, former HMI; David Brown, former HMI; Julie Price-Grimshaw, former HMI; Mark Williams, former HMI; andStan Johnson, former additional inspector We are strong advocates of inspection. Between us we have...
by Frank Norris | Oct 3, 2022 | General
Phil Naylor knows that colleagues who teach in areas of significant economic and social challenge get used to initiatives landing from afar that appear good on paper – but don’t work out so well in their context. They are also familiar with their effectiveness being...
by Frank Norris | Sep 16, 2022 | Ofsted
Originally posted on Schools Week. When I started inspecting for Ofsted in 1995 as a seconded headteacher, I recall significant discussions about adequacy and sufficiency of resources. A quick search of inspection reports around that time highlights how direct...
by Frank Norris | Jun 10, 2022 | General
Originally posted on Rethinking Assessment. Employers take great pride in the civic activities of their staff. They recognise that people gain huge benefits from volunteering in a wide range of areas. Such activity has a major benefit to their approach to...
by Frank Norris | Jun 6, 2022 | General
Originally posted on Big Education. ‘What’s your philosophy of education?’ This was the question I was asked by a Stockport local authority adviser when I applied for my first headship. The year was 1987 and I had been teaching for eight years. To be honest I wasn’t...
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