What is the equivalent of Ofsted in Scotland?

What is the equivalent of Ofsted in Scotland?

Care Inspectorate
The Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland have recently reviewed their collaborative working approaches for carrying out inspections in the early years and school care accommodation sectors. The previous methodology was developed by our predecessor bodies, the Care Commission and HMIE.

Do Scottish schools have Ofsted inspections?

Education Scotland carries out regular inspections on Scottish schools and nurseries. These inspections are useful for parents who: may be looking at schools for their children to go to. have a child who’s already at school and want to see how their school is performing.

How good is our school self evaluation?

​​Since 1996, How good is our school? (HGIOS) has become a nationally and internationally recognised brand, which underpins effective self-evaluation as the starting point for school improvement. The framework is designed to be used to support self-evaluation and reflection by practitioners at all levels.

How often are nurseries inspected in Scotland?

Education Scotland moved some time ago from a generational cycle of inspection (where a school is inspected every six to seven years) to a sampling model where around 250 inspections will take place each year across the school sectors and 140 in nursery/ early years settings.

What is the best primary school in Kirkcaldy?

Primary League Table for Kirkcaldy

Rank School Name Country
38 Aberdour Primary School, Burntisland scottish
1 Kirkcaldy West Primary School scottish
2 Torbain Primary School scottish
35 St Patrick’s R C Primary School scottish

What is the best primary school in Fife?

Primary League Table for Dunfermline

Rank School Name Sg rating float
1 Duloch Schools and Community, Dunfermline 0.975
50 Aberdour Primary School, Burntisland 0.95
59 Springfield Primary School, West Lothian 0.95
2 McLean Primary School 0.925

What qualifications do I need to be an Ofsted inspector?

How to become an Ofsted inspector

  • a degree in a subject like education, childcare or social work.
  • qualified teacher status (QTS) to inspect schools.
  • a track record of improving standards and services.
  • up-to-date knowledge of the job, including recent developments and statutory requirements.

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