Robinson AssociatesQuality development for the learning community

Equality and Diversity Ofsted requirements and the “future”

Ian W Robinson

Consultant & Ofsted Additional Inspector

Workshop Objectives

Delegates will understand:

changes to the Common Inspection Framework from Sep 2009 (and the Jan 2010 updates

the relationship and importance of E & D to the inspection process and how Ofsted inspects it

the need to and how to incorporate E & D into the SAR at all levels

Possible changes to inspecting E & D, Safeguarding and to the CIF from January 2012

Common Inspection Framework

Many additional areas are graded by inspectors and can affect overall judgements

CIF applies across all Ofsted remits Backed up by “context” guidance handbooks New Guidance Handbook came out September

2010 – downloadable at:-

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/Ofsted-home/Forms-and-guidance/Browse-all-by/Other/General/Handbook-for-the-

inspection-of-further-education-and-skills-from-September-2009

NB. Despite the date in the title you will see that this is the version to be used for inspections from September 2010

Ofsted “Risk Assessment” Process

Provider SAR and QIP Previous inspection and monitoring visit reports Published data for ER and LR provision The views of funders Data trends since last inspection Significant changes to provision Mergers FFE indications

Grade 1’s for E & D in 2009/10 & 10/11

Wakefield College Hugh Baird College South Birmingham College City of Sunderland College Salford City College Webs Training Nottingham Gen II Training Cumbria Premier League

Equality between individuals Equality of opportunityy Equality of process Equality of worth

Diversity acknowledges “that individuals are different”

What is meant by equality

Changes in the new Ofsted CIF

• How well achievement and progression data of different groups is collected, analysed and used to set targets for improvement

• Active and effective promotion of equality and diversity

Work on E & D has had a strong impact across the provision

E & D to be part of strategic development

Increased focus on reporting to and action by Governors and Trustees

Changes in the new Ofsted CIF cont:

An ability to demostrate effective arrangements to protect learners, teching and support staff from all aspects of bullying, harassment and discrimination

How well learnerrs understand E & D and how re-enforced in learning, tutorials and reviews

The extent to which complaints relating to E & D are recorded and acted upon

Inspectors evaluate how well

E & D are managed amongst learners, staff, employers, parents and other partners

Providers self assess the impact of their work on E & D and take appropriate action

Ensure that all leaders, governors, staff and learners are regularly trained and updated on E & D

Manage incidents and complaints specifically about disability, gender and race equality

What Ofsted said was outstanding! Well promoted and embedded E & D throughout

the college or provider College or provider prioritises impact

assessment for those E & D policies that affect learners

Senior managers provide strong leadership No significant differences between different

groups of learners Advanced practitioner for E & D Excellent and comprehensive use of data at all

levels

Outstanding E & D cont:

Staff and learners fully aware and supportive of E & D policies and practices

A governor/trustee with a role to monitor E & D and report to governing body/supervisory board

E & D permeate the college and /or provider Outstanding provision for literacy and numeracy Diversity embedded into the curriculum Governors/directors/trustees receive detailed reports on

progress against race, disability and gender Accurate and evaluative self assessment of E & D

What Ofsted said was Grade 4 in an FE college :

Promotion of E & D is inadequate

No analysis of data for E & D at curriculum level

Gap between learners with learning difficulties/ disabilities significant and widening

Too little action by managers to narrow this gap

Variable impact of E & D training with weak promotion of E & D in a number of curriculum areas

Grade 4 continued:

Adequate policies on E & D but insufficient understanding by staff and learners

Managers slow to develop equality impact assessments

Enrichment activities available but insufficient analysis of participation

Common Inspection Framework 2012?

Possible shape of a new CIF

Emphasis will be on Outcomes and Quality of Provision

No separate Leadership and Management section (embedded into Outcomes and Quality of Provision)

No separate E & D and Safeguarding sections (embedded into Outcome and Quality of Provision)

Possible there will be no “Limiting Grades”

Any questions please?