CASE STUDY: Strengthening Governance through Inspection Readiness Training THE CHALLENGE Governors can face challenges when navigating the complexities of Ofsted inspections, particularly around interpreting school data, understanding their strategic responsibilities, and knowing the right questions to ask. There was a clear need for focused, practical CPD that clarified key elements of the inspection process and helped to build governors' confidence in fulfilling their duties. OUR APPROACH Our Governor Inspection Readiness session was designed to deliver high- impact, practical training with clear takeaways. The training covered: » A step-by-step walkthrough of the Ofsted inspection process, focusing on what governors need to know and how they should prepare.
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The training had a clear and immediate impact... »
Governors reported increased confidence in understanding inspection criteria and preparing for their role during inspections. Reflection questions and modelled scenarios enabled governors to think more strategically and proactively engage with school leaders. Training materials are now being shared across governing bodies, sparking broader interest in follow-up sessions.
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A review of a sample Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR), including how to interpret the data and understand trends. Guided exploration of governor reflection questions to promote strategic thinking and challenge. Practice on formulating purposeful questions governors can ask school leaders about key performance areas (e.g. attainment, progress, curriculum).
CONCLUSION Governors left the session feeling significantly more confident in their roles, with a stronger grasp of what to expect during inspection and how to approach their strategic responsibilities with clarity. One governor noted, “Really useful overall. I feel more confident in my role.” Another shared, “I’ll be recommending this to the rest of our governing body.”
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