Who inspects independent schools in England?
ISI is appointed by the Secretary of State for Education to inspect association independent schools in England (as outlined in section 87A of the Children Act 1989 and section 106 of the Education and Skills Act 2008).
Who inspects independent schools in Scotland?
the Registrar of Independent Schools
Inspections. Independent schools in Scotland are registered with the Registrar of Independent Schools, an official of the Scottish Government. The Registrar ensures that independent schools take due care over the health, welfare and education of children.
Do independent schools get inspected by Ofsted?
Ofsted inspects about half of all independent schools in England, which we refer to as ‘non-association’ independent schools. The rest of the schools belong to independent school associations and are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which has been approved by the DfE.
What is the difference between ISI and Ofsted?
ISI inspects just over half of all the independent schools in England, and Ofsted inspect the others. Ofsted is also responsible for the external quality assurance of ISI.
How often do independent schools get inspected?
between 3-6 years
The current version of ISI inspections involves a compliance inspection every 2/3 years and a full, educational quality, inspection between 3-6 years. If a school has caused concerns it will be inspected more frequently.
What is ISI report?
The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is a body approved for the purpose of inspection under Section 106 of the Education and Skills Act 2008. As such, ISI reports to the Department for Education (DfE) on the extent to which schools meet statutory requirements.
Who inspects private schools?
The ISI inspects and monitors the educational, boarding care and early years provision of association independent schools against standards set by the government and publishing reliable objective reports and evaluating the educational provision of association schools against the ISI inspection framework.
Who regulates private schools in Scotland?
All independent schools in Scotland are required, in accordance with the Education (Scotland) Act 1980, as amended, to be registered with the Registrar of Independent Schools. The Registrar is an official of the Scottish Government appointed by the Scottish Ministers. 2.
Do private schools have to follow the national curriculum?
By law, a private school does not have to follow and teach the national curriculum. The school is legally required to be monitored and inspected to ensure standards of care and education are being met, but this does not need to be measured against the national curriculum.
What happens if a school fails an ISI inspection?
We weren’t going to lose any students to other schools if we failed. In fact, you can’t technically “fail” an ISI inspection, though a report can include information about regulatory failings, such as health and safety requirements.
Does a new headteacher trigger an Ofsted?
Ofsted inspections are triggered differently depending on whether you’re a ‘new’ or established school, your previous rating, whether any concerns have been raised about the school and any other data which Ofsted holds about your setting.
Do independent schools have to follow the national curriculum?
Independent schools do not have to follow the national curriculum, however Regulation 2 of the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 ensures that independent schools have a written policy on the curriculum they provide; which is further supported by plans and schemes of work.
How are independent schools governed?
All independent schools are private schools, and these terms are often used interchangeably, but technically independent schools are all overseen by a board of governors or trustees, whilst other private schools may be run by their owner with no governing body.
Do independent schools have governing body?
Who is the responsible body for independent schools in England Wales and Scotland?
Independent School Inspection Affiliated association schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) under a framework agreed with the Department for Education (DfE) and Ofsted. Those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are inspected through the national inspectorates in each country.
How long do ISI reports take?
Copies of the published report are sent to the school within five weeks of the end of the inspection. The report is placed on the ISI website within two weeks of its issue to the school.
Do Ofsted inspect schools with a new headteacher?
Short inspections of primary schools may be carried out by a single inspector. The lead inspector must meet with the headteacher and/or senior leadership team at the beginning of the inspection. They must also meet with the headteacher periodically throughout the inspection.
What are the four phases of inspection?
The Inspection Process is divided into four phases: Sensitization, Pre-Inspection, Inspection and Quality Assurance.
- SENSITIZATION.
- PRE-INSPECTION VISIT.
- INSPECTION.
- QUALITY ASSURANCE.
- FINALIZATION AND PUBLICATION.
Who governs independent schools in South Africa?
The South African Schools Act (SASA) of 1996 established a national schooling system and recognised two categories of schools: public and independent. Public schools are state controlled and independent schools are privately governed. All private schools were included into the independent school category.
Do independent schools have a governing body?
How much notice does ISI give?
two days’
Routine inspections are always announced and schools are given a maximum of two days’ notice.
How far behind are ISI inspections?
Inspector recruitment+ Schools undergo a scheduled inspection, on average, every three years and safeguarding is a focus of all inspections.
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