Ofsted Archives - Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services https://mesma.co.uk/category/ofsted/ Part of the SDN Mesma Group Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:28:44 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0 https://mesma.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-FAVICON550-32x32.jpg Ofsted Archives - Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services https://mesma.co.uk/category/ofsted/ 32 32 Inclusion: More Responsibility, or the Opportunity We’ve Been Waiting For? https://mesma.co.uk/inclusion-more-responsibility-or-the-opportunity-weve-been-waiting-for/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inclusion-more-responsibility-or-the-opportunity-weve-been-waiting-for Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:27:20 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=16321 This blog was written by Annie Coles – SDN Mesma Group Technical Education Specialist We recently asked the Apprenticeships Conference audience which of the evaluation areas in the Ofsted toolkit had changed the conversation the most. It’s unlikely to come as a surprise that they placed ‘Inclusion’ at the top of the list. Alongside this, a small…

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]]> 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.

]]> Self Assessing Brilliantly 2025 – Against a Backdrop of Ofsted EIF Change https://mesma.co.uk/self-assessing-brilliantly-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=self-assessing-brilliantly-2025 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:39:03 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=15915 The post Self Assessing Brilliantly 2025 – Against a Backdrop of Ofsted EIF Change appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> The Mesma Cognassist LDD Framework https://mesma.co.uk/the-mesma-cognassist-ldd-quality-assurance-framework/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-mesma-cognassist-ldd-quality-assurance-framework Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:10:11 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=11938 The post The Mesma Cognassist LDD Framework 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.

]]> Ofsted’s EIF Changes: Preparing for 2025 and beyond https://mesma.co.uk/eif-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eif-2025 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:57:41 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=15337 The post Ofsted’s EIF Changes: Preparing for 2025 and beyond 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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]]> Taking a deep dive into deep dives https://mesma.co.uk/taking-a-deep-dive-into-deep-dives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taking-a-deep-dive-into-deep-dives Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:03:19 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=12201 The post Taking a deep dive into deep dives appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Three considerations before you aim for Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ https://mesma.co.uk/considerationsforofstedoutstanding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=considerationsforofstedoutstanding Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:54:42 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=14724 The post Three considerations before you aim for Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Avoiding the Quality Assurance Rut: Strategies for Success https://mesma.co.uk/avoiding-the-quality-assurance-rut-strategies-for-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=avoiding-the-quality-assurance-rut-strategies-for-success Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:43:03 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=14742 The post Avoiding the Quality Assurance Rut: Strategies for Success 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.

]]> Is the Perfect Storm of Apprenticeships Brewing? https://mesma.co.uk/is-the-perfect-storm-of-apprenticeships-brewing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-the-perfect-storm-of-apprenticeships-brewing Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:01:41 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=13628 In this article, first published by FE News, Lou Doyle asks: “Is the Perfect Storm of Apprenticeships Brewing?” Apprenticeship providers are facing the challenge of fewer apprenticeship starts and more early leavers. By leveraging the right quality assurance practices, leaders can safeguard both quality and performance. Life is tough for apprenticeship providers these days. You…

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]]> Improving the quality of progress reviews in apprenticeships https://mesma.co.uk/improving-the-quality-of-progress-reviews-in-apprenticeships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=improving-the-quality-of-progress-reviews-in-apprenticeships Fri, 05 May 2023 20:25:57 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=13006 The post Improving the quality of progress reviews in apprenticeships appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Is the time you spend observing practice time well spent? https://mesma.co.uk/is-the-time-you-spend-observing-practice-time-well-spent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-the-time-you-spend-observing-practice-time-well-spent Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:11:54 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=13348 The post Is the time you spend observing practice time well spent? appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> The path to ‘Outstanding’? You won’t find it in the Ofsted framework. https://mesma.co.uk/the_path_to_outstanding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the_path_to_outstanding Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:29:37 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=12475 The post The path to ‘Outstanding’? You won’t find it in the Ofsted framework. appeared first on Mesma Quality Improvement Software and Services.

]]> Where to start with quality improvement? In business development https://mesma.co.uk/where-to-start-with-quality-improvement-in-business-development/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-start-with-quality-improvement-in-business-development Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:06:42 +0000 https://mesma.co.uk/?p=13232 Where to start with quality improvement? In business development. We often take the principles and methodologies of quality assurance for granted in further education and employability. Sometimes, they add significant value, sometimes not. Keeping them under review helps to ensure our QA activity has the intended impact. What interests me is how well we translate…

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]]> 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.

]]> 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.

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