News Archives - Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services https://mesma.co.uk/category/news/ Part of the SDN Mesma Group Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:28:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0 https://mesma.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-FAVICON550-32x32.jpg News Archives - Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services https://mesma.co.uk/category/news/ 32 32 Unpacking Ofsted’s Revised Education Inspection Framework https://mesma.co.uk/unpacking-ofsted-revised-framework/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unpacking-ofsted-revised-framework Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:45:33 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=16053 The post Unpacking Ofsted’s Revised Education Inspection Framework appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Mesma merges with SDN to create the SDN Mesma Group https://mesma.co.uk/sdn-mesma-merger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sdn-mesma-merger Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:00:16 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=15656 The post Mesma merges with SDN to create the SDN Mesma Group appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Unpacking Ofsted’s New Proposals – Inclusion https://mesma.co.uk/unpacking-ofsteds-new-proposals-inclusion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unpacking-ofsteds-new-proposals-inclusion Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:09:33 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=15741 The post Unpacking Ofsted’s New Proposals – Inclusion appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Unpacking Ofsted’s New Proposals – A Practical Walkthrough https://mesma.co.uk/ofsted-2025-proposals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ofsted-2025-proposals Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:24:15 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=15681 The post Unpacking Ofsted’s New Proposals – A Practical Walkthrough appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> We’re all ears: What next for the future of Ofsted in FE & Skills? https://mesma.co.uk/ofsted_big_listen_blog_what_next/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ofsted_big_listen_blog_what_next Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:14:01 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=15393 We’re all ears: What next for the future of Ofsted in FE & Skills? The Ofsted Big Listen was welcome and timely, coinciding with a new government in situ with much to prove. The backdrop to events that pre-dated the largest consultation exercise in the inspectorate’s history is well documented. Listening to the sister of…

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]]> The Quality Professionals Awards -Nominations Close 29th March https://mesma.co.uk/quality-professionals-awards-nominations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quality-professionals-awards-nominations Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:02:46 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=14926 The post The Quality Professionals Awards -Nominations Close 29th March appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Amanda Spielman publishes her final report as Ofsted HMCI https://mesma.co.uk/hmci-report-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hmci-report-2023 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:14:18 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=14592 The post Amanda Spielman publishes her final report as Ofsted HMCI appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> The Quality Professionals Awards Launch https://mesma.co.uk/the-quality-professionals-awards-further-education-and-employability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-quality-professionals-awards-further-education-and-employability Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:56:11 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=14088 The post The Quality Professionals Awards Launch appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Ofsted: A Force for Improvement https://mesma.co.uk/ofsted-a-force-for-improvement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ofsted-a-force-for-improvement Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:48:49 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=12258 The post Ofsted: A Force for Improvement appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Four steps to successfully implement Mesma quality assurance software: Step Two https://mesma.co.uk/four-steps-to-successfully-implement-mesma-quality-assurance-software-step-two/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-steps-to-successfully-implement-mesma-quality-assurance-software-step-two Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:22:42 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/four-steps-for-successful-software-as-a-service-saas-implementation-step-1-copy/ Step Two – Motivation to change You’re clear on the return on investment for purchasing Mesma but with so much going on, it’s difficult to see how you’ll find the headspace to implement it successfully. Sound familiar? Juggling the day job and implementing changes to the way we do things can feel tough. There’ll always…

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]]> Four steps to successfully implement Mesma quality assurance software: Step Three https://mesma.co.uk/four-steps-to-successfully-implement-mesma-quality-assurance-software-step-three/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-steps-to-successfully-implement-mesma-quality-assurance-software-step-three Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:30:27 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/four-steps-for-successful-software-as-a-service-saas-implementation-step-2-copy/ Step Three – Upskilling the team You’re clear on the return on investment for purchasing Mesma but with so much going on, it’s difficult to see how you’ll find the headspace to implement it successfully. Sound familiar? Juggling the day job and implementing changes to the way we do things can feel tough. There’ll always be…

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]]> Four steps to successfully implement Mesma quality assurance software: Step Four https://mesma.co.uk/four-steps-to-successfully-implement-mesma-quality-assurance-software-step-four/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-steps-to-successfully-implement-mesma-quality-assurance-software-step-four Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:04:04 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/four-steps-for-successful-software-as-a-service-saas-implementation-step-3-copy/ Step Four – Embedding the change You’re clear on the return on investment for purchasing Mesma but with so much going on, it’s difficult to see how you’ll find the headspace to implement it successfully. Sound familiar? Juggling the day job and implementing changes to the way we do things can feel tough. There’ll always be…

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]]> MESMA developing ambitious growth plans with North East Fund backing https://mesma.co.uk/mesma-developing-ambitious-growth-plans-with-north-east-fund-backing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mesma-developing-ambitious-growth-plans-with-north-east-fund-backing Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:26:33 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=12193 The post MESMA developing ambitious growth plans with North East Fund backing appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Why ‘Fundamental British Values’ are misunderstood https://mesma.co.uk/why-fundamental-british-values-are-misunderstood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-fundamental-british-values-are-misunderstood Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:40:05 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=12183 The post Why ‘Fundamental British Values’ are misunderstood appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Mesma Raises Quality Assurance to New Levels in Further Education, Skills and Employability https://mesma.co.uk/mesma-raises-quality-assurance-to-new-levels-in-further-education-skills-and-employability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mesma-raises-quality-assurance-to-new-levels-in-further-education-skills-and-employability Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:45:31 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=12165 The post Mesma Raises Quality Assurance to New Levels in Further Education, Skills and Employability appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Heading into 2022 with gratitude https://mesma.co.uk/heading-into-2022-with-gratitude/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heading-into-2022-with-gratitude Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:35:01 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=12002 Heading into 2022 with gratitude 2021 has been a year of extremes for Mesma. Arguably, so is every year when you work in a small business, but it’s fair to say last year the highs were higher and the lows were lower than any other year I can remember. If there’s a greater test of…

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]]> Mesma 2021 Quality Advent Calendar Round-Up https://mesma.co.uk/mesma-2021-quality-advent-calendar-round-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mesma-2021-quality-advent-calendar-round-up Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:16:07 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=11996 Every day in December 2021 on the Mesma LinkedIn page we opened the Mesma Quality Advent Calendar to reveal a festive top tip for quality assurance and quality improvement. We’ve rounded all 24 of the hints and tips that are focused on quality assurance, quality improvement, observations, thematic review, and preparedness for inspection. Each tip…

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]]> Mesma quality assurance software overview https://mesma.co.uk/mesma-quality-assurance-software-overview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mesma-quality-assurance-software-overview Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:43:48 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=11893 Mesma transforms quality assurance and improvement at an individual, team or global level. You can download a copy of our brochure here: Mesma quality assurance software

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]]> Learning from Ofsted New Provider Monitoring Visits of Apprenticeship Providers https://mesma.co.uk/learning-from-ofsted-new-provider-monitoring-visits-of-apprenticeship-providers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learning-from-ofsted-new-provider-monitoring-visits-of-apprenticeship-providers Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:35:08 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=11888 Learning from Ofsted Early Monitoring Visits of Apprenticeships Based on the conversations we are having with our clients, Ofsted is occupying the minds of many of you, particularly those expecting a monitoring visit or first full inspection. For this second post, we’ve looked at the outcomes of new provider monitoring visits between March and August…

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]]> Low volume does not equate to low risk when it comes to apprenticeship delivery: Learning from Employer Provider Ofsted Inspection Outcomes https://mesma.co.uk/low-volume-does-not-equate-to-low-risk-when-it-comes-to-apprenticeship-delivery-learning-from-employer-provider-ofsted-inspection-outcomes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=low-volume-does-not-equate-to-low-risk-when-it-comes-to-apprenticeship-delivery-learning-from-employer-provider-ofsted-inspection-outcomes Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:56:37 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=11825 Low volume does not equate to low risk when it comes to apprenticeship delivery Learning from Employer Provider Ofsted Inspection Outcomes As the academic year came to an end and further education & skills providers reflect on what has been a challenging period, we want to share our findings from a review of Ofsted inspection…

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