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Ofsted research report into history 2021
14th July 2021
Ofsted writes: The study of history can bring pupils into a rich dialogue with the past and with the traditions of historical enquiry.
In this report, Ofsted have:
outlined the national context in relation to history
considered curriculum progression in history, pedagogy, assessment and the impact of school leaders’ decisions on provision...
Ofsted research report into history 2021
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Film: Curriculum and progression in history and Ofsted’s work with schools
Article
Tim Jenner, the Ofsted Subject Lead for History, gave a clear and informative keynote session at the Historical Association 2021 virtual annual conference which not only gave a clear picture of what a deep dive in history might involve, but also dispelled myths about what Ofsted would and would not expect to see during a...
Film: Curriculum and progression in history and Ofsted’s work with schools
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Ofsted and History in Schools
Article
HM Inspector John Hamer reviews the evidence. In a lecture marking the 150th anniversary of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Schools, Peter Gordon recalled a nineteenth century HMI, the Reverend W.H. Brookfield. His circle of friends included Tennyson, the Hallams and Thomas Carlyle.
Ofsted and History in Schools
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Talk to your inspector: making the most of your history inspection
Article
Scott Harrison gives the official view on what history teachers can expect from an OFSTED inspection. He emphasises the need to communicate, as fully as possible, the department's rationale underlying all professional practice. This is essential if the inspector is to analyse the reasons why standards are as they are....
Talk to your inspector: making the most of your history inspection
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Ofsted Guidance 2013
Article
Rigorous history and Ofsted success: happy bedfellowsOfsted Case Study - Inspiring History Teachers
Ofsted Guidance 2013
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Film: The new Ofsted education inspection framework (EIF) 2019
HA Conference Keynote Speech
The film below was taken at the HA Annual Conference in Chester May 2019 and features Heather Fearn, Inspector Curriculum and Professional Development Lead, Ofsted.
This session aimed to explain Ofsted’s approach to inspecting the curriculum under the new education inspection framework (EIF) that will come into effect in September 2019, with...
Film: The new Ofsted education inspection framework (EIF) 2019
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Ofsted Guidance 2014
Advice for Ofsted
New Curriculum – Examples of planningThe National Curriculum for History from September 2014: the view from Ofsted
Ofsted Guidance 2014
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Ofsted Guidance 2011
Article
Departmental Health CheckOfsted Report on the teaching of History in schools Ofsted Report: History a successful subject in schools
Ofsted Guidance 2011
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Steering your OFSTED inspector into the long-term reasons for classroom success
Teaching History article
Sue Dove describes a short but action-packed activity sequence that was designed explicitly to show the OFSTED inspector the impact of the department's professional thinking and long-term planning. An integrated approach to thinking and writing at Key Stage 3 and much training of pupils to adopt a disciplined and creative...
Steering your OFSTED inspector into the long-term reasons for classroom success
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Developing Citizenship in Schools
Article
The HA would like to thank the Association for Citizenship Teaching for allowing us to reproduce this article on the HA Website!
In a novel and revealing 'dialogue', Scott Harrison HMI, specialist adviser for history and citizenship at Ofsterd, and Liz Craft, lead consultant for citizenship at QCA, discuss the...
Developing Citizenship in Schools
