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Preparing for an OFSTED Inspection - With a Focus Personal Development

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

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What Governors Need to Know About “Personal Development”

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

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“Outstanding SMSC”

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

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How an SMSC Coordinator can prepare for an Ofsted inspection

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

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What OFSTED Expects in the New Personal Development Section of Inspections

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

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OFSTED and the Definition of Personal Development

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

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How Ofsted judges personal development in schools

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

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OFSTED and the Definition of SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) Development

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

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Personal development coordinators and their key responsibilities in schools

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

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How teachers can adapt lessons to include SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development)

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

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Capturing evidence of SMSC in schools: Benefits and importance

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

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What does outstanding SMSC in primary schools look like

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

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Creating a school SMSC checklist and audit

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

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The new ‘personal development’ judgement in the 2019 Ofsted education inspection framework

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

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How schools can audit the new personal development judgment and gather evidence

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

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