Transcript Day 2 - Bryan Davies, OFSTED

Sustainable Development
in Inspection
Bryan Davies HMI
Ofsted – our purpose
We will raise standards and improve lives
by:
serving children and learners
encouraging services to improve
securing value for money
“From Here to Sustainability ”
 Makes a strong case sustainable
development being at the heart of
all learning.
 Stresses that ‘all learners should
acquire sustainable development
skills that will equip them to lead
their lives and work in a sustainable
way and to influence others to do the
same’.
Sustainable development in inspection
- our intention
We will evaluate the contribution that
providers are making to a sustainable
future by :
 ensuring our frameworks take account
of sustainable development
 providing guidance and training for
inspectors
 encouraging providers to consider
sustainable development in their own
self assessment.
Sustainable Development Plan (2010)
An integrated approach to sustainable
development in inspection
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Raises profile and status of sustainable
development without adding to the
burden of inspection
 Encourages inclusion of sustainable
development considerations within self
assessment
 Inspectors can use existing inspection
processes to gather evidence and evaluate
progress in sustainable development
 Focusing on particular aspects of SD
through our survey programme and
disseminating examples of effective practice
Aspect A - Outcomes for learners
Aspect B – Quality of provision
B2. How effectively does the provision
meets the needs and interests of users?
B3. How effectively does the provider use
partnerships to develop its provision to meet
learners’ needs?
Aspect C - Leadership and Management
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C1. How effectively do leaders and managers
raise expectations and promote ambition
throughout the organisation?
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C4. How effectively does the provider actively
promote equality and diversity, tackle
discrimination and narrow the achievement
gap?
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C5. How effectively does the provider engage
with users to support and promote
improvement?
Ofsted Findings (unpublished)
Most successful where:
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there is leadership at the most senior level
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“sustainable” policies which inform organisation
wide decisions

there is strong CSR ethos

education for sustainability encourages learners to
evaluate their impact on the future

sustainable development champions make a
positive contribution

staff development to raise awareness and
empower staff