LGA Spring Workshop 2026 – Latest OFSTED Framework
LGA Workshop, Spring 2026 – The latest OFSTED Framework
The LGA delivered a Workshop on the latest OfSTED Framework, its implications for Governors, and the wider School Community.
The Workshop was well attended and was held at the Garner Hotel, Samlesbury on the evening of Wednesday 11 February 2026. The session was delivered by Paul Duckworth with a main focus of ‘Is your school prepared for OFSTED’, and the feedback from the session was excellent.
Resources:
In particular he focussed on:
The new “evaluation areas”
The 5 point grading system – Causing Concern, Attention Needed, Secure, Strong and Exemplary
The increased focus on inclusion
The expectations of governance
Links to useful documents shared by Paul are below:
DBE Training for Govenors (Ofsted) (As a PDF)
New report cards – Ofsted’s Chief Inspector explains our proposals
Governor Questions OFSTED Jan 2026
NGA Guidance for Schools – ‘Being Strategic’
NGA Guidance for Trusts – ‘Being Strategic’
