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SUMMARY:Nominee Masterclass: Embedding Inclusion in Ofsted Readiness
DESCRIPTION:With the introduction of Ofsted’s revised inspection toolkit later this year\, the expectations for nominees have evolved—placing greater emphasis on inclusion and learner outcomes. Whether you’re stepping into the nominee role for the first time or are experienced and keen to align with the latest reforms\, this masterclass is essential. \n\n\n\nThis session will strengthen your confidence\, deepen your understanding of the updated inspection methodology\, and equip you with the tools needed to ensure your provision delivers high quality and engaging education and training. \n\n\n\nThis masterclass will cover:• Understanding Ofsted’s Toolkit: what’s changed\, what it means for your provision\, and how to evidence strong practice under the revised grading approach• The role of the nominee: personal attributes\, leadership responsibilities\, and how to drive inspection readiness• Inspection structure and EIF: from deep dives and curriculum intent to documentation and methodology—aligning practice with the new toolkit• Barriers to learning: how to identify\, mitigate\, and evidence strategies for closing gaps in learner engagement and achievement• Inclusive provision: creating an environment where every learner can thrive\, and demonstrating inclusive culture through curriculum\, teaching\, and support• Learner achievement rates: understanding\, interpreting\, and presenting your data in the context of impact and quality• Managing learner and employer perceptions: their role in shaping inspection outcomes and how to prepare stakeholders effectively• Challenging inspection judgments: when and how to respond professionally to emerging themes during inspection \n\n\n\nWith Ofsted’s focus shifting towards a more transparent\, inclusive\, and phase-specific approach\, this masterclass offers the clarity and direction needed to navigate the new landscape with confidence. \n\n\n\nPlease contact info@fin-online.org.uk for support with booking. \n\n\n\nEvent Booking (sphr.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/nominee-masterclass-embedding-inclusion-in-ofsted-readiness/
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR - DISCOVERY SESSION WITH FIN - WITH OFSTED INSPECTION DATA AND TOP TIPS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal session hosted by Peter Nelson\, former Ofsted Inspector. Peter will share some updates on inspections with some top tips. This is also an opportunity to find about the Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (FIN) and how your organisation could benefit and answer any questions you may have. Peter will also provide attendees with an insight into the guidance and knowledge members have access to. We look forward to meeting you. \n\n\n\nIf you have any problems registering please email Caroline at info@fin-online.org.uk for assistance. \n\n\n\nEvents – Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (fin-online.org.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/free-webinar-discovery-session-with-fin-with-ofsted-inspection-data-and-top-tips-4/
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Effectively Self-Assessing Quality of Provision Under Ofsted’s New Framework
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful webinar with Peter Nelson\, former HMI\, as he explores the pros and cons of self-assessing this year against Ofsted’s new inspection framework. \n\n\n\nDuring this session\, Peter will: \n\n\n\n• Consider several options of how you might approach self-assessment and the structure of your self-assessment report (SAR) and quality improvement plan (QIP)• Introduce Ofsted’s new inspection framework\, and how that might have a bearing on this year’s SAR• Explore how you might approach grading of your SAR• Introduce the toolkits\, and summarise the main points of each of the key judgements contained in the new inspection framework• Provide practical insights on how to self-assess objectively and identify areas for improvement. \n\n\n\nThis is an invaluable opportunity for education providers to gain expert guidance and help ensure the rigour of your quality improvement process. \n\n\n\nPlease contact info@fin-online.org.uk for any support with booking. \n\n\n\nEvent Booking (sphr.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/effectively-self-assessing-quality-of-provision-under-ofsteds-new-framework/
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR - FIN DISCOVERY SESSION - WITH OFSTED INSPECTION DATA AND TOP TIPS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal session hosted by Kerry Boffey\, our founder and former Ofsted Inspector. Kerry will share some updates on inspections with some top tips. This is also an opportunity to find about the Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (FIN) and how your organisation could benefit and answer any questions you may have. Kerry will also provide attendees with an insight into the guidance and knowledge members have access to. We look forward to meeting you. \n\n\n\nIf you require any support with booking please contact info@fin-online.org.uk \n\n\n\nEvents – Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (fin-online.org.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/free-webinar-fin-discovery-session-with-ofsted-inspection-data-and-top-tips/
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Using AI (Artificial Intelligence) - FIN Working Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our FIN Working Group to discuss using AI to support and enhance learner progress review.Could AI be the answer to improving the recording of progress reviews? This group will collaborate to discuss the current use and future potential of embracing artificial intelligence into our practice to improve efficiency and practice. With so many progress reviews carried out online\, could the current the challenges of effectively capturing and summarising conversations in reviews and the potential of AI transcription be a game changer? \n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Kerry Boffey who has been working with a number of providers to try out some of the popular AI tools. If you are interested in sharing your experiences of AI or want to find out more\, this working group is a great opportunity to get involved. \n\n\n\nIf you require any support with booking please contact info@fin-online.org.uk \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvents – Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (fin-online.org.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/using-ai-artificial-intelligence-fin-working-group/
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SUMMARY:Strategic Safeguarding for DSLs
DESCRIPTION:Join guest speaker Rachael Bishop for a deep dive into how DSL’s and those in a position of overseeing safeguarding can develop better strategies to improve and manage learner safety. \n\n\n\nThis interactive session will support DSLs to:• Build and maintain a culture of safety• Work with key stakeholders and build effective partnerships• Embed effective safeguarding governance and compliance• Develop key policies and procedures• Understand how to manage local risks and the Prevent Duty requirements• Implement action planning and risk assessments• Understand a Governor’s role and responsibilities towards safeguarding. \n\n\n\nPlease contact info@fin-online.org.uk for any support with booking. \n\n\n\nEvent Booking (sphr.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/strategic-safeguarding-for-dsls/
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SUMMARY:Policy & Research Working Group - Improving the way Ofsted inspects education
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our fifth Policy and research group. \n\n\n\nAs part of FIN’s ongoing commitment to excellence and improvement in education\, FIN’s Policy and Research Group (FPRG) will gather insights and opinions from our members regarding Ofsted’s recent proposals for fairer education inspection and report cards; outlined in the press release on 3rd February 2025. During the session we will provide an overview of Ofsted’s proposals and their intended outcomes\, discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of the proposed changes and consider how these changes may impact educational institutions and stakeholders. We invite our members to join us to contribute to suggested improvements or alternatives to the proposals. The group will work collaboratively to draft a comprehensive response to the consultation that FIN will submit on behalf of its members and their stakeholders. \n\n\n\nPlease read Ofsted’s press release here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-way-ofsted-inspects-education \n\n\n\nIf you have any problems registering please email Caroline at info@fin-online.org.uk for assistance \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvents – Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (fin-online.org.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/policy-research-working-group-improving-the-way-ofsted-inspects-education-2/
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:FIN & UVAC Research - Ofsted Consulatation
DESCRIPTION:Ofsted’s consultation on its reforms to the Education Inspection Framework has implications for all apprenticeship and skills providers. \n\n\n\nFollowing the success of FINs influence of the ‘big listen’ FIN and UVAC are now working together to present a formal response to Ofsted. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to influence changes and response to the newly proposed framework\, grading scale and inspection toolkit. So join Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee and Kerry Boffey in conversation. \n\n\n\nWe would like to encourage everyone to complete the survey and invite everyone to attend a complimentary webinar on 15th April 14h30 to share the views of UVAC and FIN’s research to date. \n\n\n\nComplete the survey before we meet:  FIN Survey on Ofsted Reforms Consultation \n\n\n\nRegister to attend the event: HERE \n\n\n\nIf you require any support with booking please contact info@fin-online.org.uk \n\n\n\nEvents – Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (fin-online.org.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/fin-uvac-research-ofsted-consulatation/
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