New OfSted rules from the autumn - no notice inspections

Schools across England will face no-notice inspections from this autumn. Sir Michael Wilshaw – the newly appointed Chief inspector of education, children's services and skills has announced today.

The normal period of notice is two days. However, Sir Michael believes that the new policy will enable schools to be seen as they really are and will focus on what happens in the classroom. In addition, he stated that inspector would spend less time going through paperwork and more time observing lessons.

Over the past 18 months, Ofsted have carried out 1,500 no-notice inspections – However, these were only for schools ‘causing concern’.

More details via The Guardian