OFSTED inspections can be stressful, but preparing thoroughly can help to ensure a smooth process and a positive outcome. Here is a...

Governors play a critical role in ensuring that schools provide high-quality education and support to pupils in all aspects of their...

When it comes to evaluating the SMSC (spiritual, moral, social, and cultural) provision within a school, Ofsted (the Office for Standards...

An SMSC coordinator has a crucial role in ensuring that their school has a strong focus on pupils' personal, moral, social and cultural...

The education inspection framework of OFSTED is constantly evolving, and the recent addition of a personal development section has raised...

OFSTED, the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, is the independent inspectorate for schools and other...

Ofsted, the regulatory body for schools in England, places a significant emphasis on personal development as a key aspect of education....

OFSTED, the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, is the independent inspectorate for schools and other...

A personal development coordinator plays a critical role in promoting students' growth and wellbeing in schools. This individual is...

Here are some ways teachers can adapt their lessons to include SMSC: Encourage critical thinking: Encourage students to think critically...

SMSC refers to the development of a child's values, beliefs, attitudes, and sense of identity and belonging. It is an integral part of...

This is what the 2019 Ofsted framework says about outstanding SMSC provision in primary schools.

Use this checklist to audit your school's effectiveness in promoting SMSC and to evidence the Ofsted personal development judgement.

This article looks at the criteria for the new ‘personal development’ judgement in the 2019 Ofsted education inspection framework.

With the 2019 Ofsted inspection framework, schools are now judged on how well they provide for pupils’ personal development. This...