Joint observations The lead inspector may invite a member of the provider’s staff to observe one or more learning sessions or assessments jointly. The provider’s observer will share her or his recorded observations with the inspector, who will then provide feedback on those observations before sharing her or his own evaluation of the learning session or assessment. The use of data Inspection uses a range of publicly available data. Both before and during the inspection, inspectors will analyse the performance of the provider using the most recent validated data. Analysis may be at overall provider level and/or for individual subjects or types of provision. Inspectors will also use the provider’s own data. While data alone will not lead directly to judgements, the primary data source that is the relevant measure of success for each type of provision will provide key evidence for judging outcomes for learners. Data inspectors use include: success rates retention and achievement rates achievement of the core aim for those on 16 to 19 study programmes value-added measures achievement in English and mathematics minimum standards learners’ destinations at the end of a programme. Inspectors will discuss the achievement of different groups of learners, such as those previously eligible for free school meals, young people in care, those eligible for high-needs funding and disabled learners or those with special educational needs. Inspectors will evaluate learners’ progress compared with their starting points, based on their rate of learning, acquisition of knowledge and skills and whether they have achieved their individualised, challenging targets. The self-assessment report Inspectors will use self-assessment reports or equivalent documents to assess risk, monitor standards and plan for inspection. If they are not available in advance, the provider should share the latest report/plan(s) with the lead inspector following notification of the inspection. Where a report is not available at the risk assessment and planning stage, inspectors will use readily available data sources.
Joint observations The lead inspector may invite a member of the provider’s staff to observe one or more learning sessions or assessments jointly. The provider’s observer will share her or his recorded observations with the inspector, who will then provide feedback on those observations before sharing her or his own evaluation of the learning session or assessment. The use of data Inspection uses a range of publicly available data. Both before and during the inspection, inspectors will analyse the performance of the provider using the most recent validated data. Analysis may be at overall provider level and/or for individual subjects or types of provision. Inspectors will also use the provider’s own data. While data alone will not lead directly to judgements, the primary data source that is the relevant measure of success for each type of provision will provide key evidence for judging outcomes for learners. Data inspectors use include: success rates retention and achievement rates achievement of the core aim for those on 16 to 19 study programmes value-added measures achievement in English and mathematics minimum standards learners’ destinations at the end of a programme. Inspectors will discuss the achievement of different groups of learners, such as those previously eligible for free school meals, young people in care, those eligible for high-needs funding and disabled learners or those with special educational needs. Inspectors will evaluate learners’ progress compared with their starting points, based on their rate of learning, acquisition of knowledge and skills and whether they have achieved their individualised, challenging targets. The self-assessment report Inspectors will use self-assessment reports or equivalent documents to assess risk, monitor standards and plan for inspection. If they are not available in advance, the provider should share the latest report/plan(s) with the lead inspector following notification of the inspection. Where a report is not available at the risk assessment and planning stage, inspectors will use readily available data sources.
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