Ofsted’s new Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has announced plans to introduce no-notice inspections for all regular school inspections from September 2012.
The details of how the changes will work will form part of a wider consultation on the future of inspection that will be announced in coming weeks.
Russell Hobby, general secretary of the NAHT, said: “It is disturbing to see Ofsted change its position in a matter of. If a school could conceal evidence of widespread failure in just two days then the whole concept of inspection is flawed. Shortening the notice for inspection will reduce the school's ability to engage with the inspection. Secondly, it is often necessary for school leaders to be out of school. It is not appropriate that leaders should not be present at an event with such vital consequences for the school.
ASCL General Secretary Brian Lightman said: “inspection is a key part of the school improvement process. We welcome moves to improve the effectiveness of inspection, but I have real doubts that no-notice inspection will accomplish this. We have already voiced serious concerns that the Parentview website provides no way of ensuring that the views expressed are accurate or representative.”
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