AELP Member Exclusive Webinar: Ofsted Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Inspections
Hear about the way in which Ofsted will inspect ITE for the FE and Skills sector
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Overview
Hear from Ofsted about how they will inspect ITE for the FE and skills sector under the renewed ITE inspection framework which.
All providers who offer the level 5 learning and skills teacher standard and/or the level 6 teacher standard are in scope for inspection under the revised inspection framework.
The webinar will cover the renewed ITE inspection framework including the toolkit and operating guide. Inspections under the renewed ITE inspection framework will commence in January 2026.
Key Takeaways:
- Knowledge of the renewed ITE inspection framework and how this applies to providers of ITE for the FE and skills sector.
- An understanding of the content of the ITE inspection toolkit and operating guide.
- An awareness of how providers of ITE for the FE and skills sector will be inspected.
Who should attend?
Leaders and managers from providers who offer the level 5 learning and skills teacher standard and/or the level 6 teacher standard.
Package
Access to the live webinar and/or recording, slides, and Q&As.
Webinar Chair
Helen Johns
Policy & Stakeholder Manager, AELP
As Policy and Stakeholder Manager within the Comms, Public Affairs and Policy team, Helen supports the Director of Policy with reviewing and writing policy positions, consultation responses and meeting with key stakeholders particularly around the devolution agenda. She regularly provides policy updates at Local Provider Network meetings and coordinates the quarterly regional network meetings. You may well hear/ see her during monthly hot topics webinars or chairing some of our other webinars.
Facilitator
Andrea Shepherd
Senior His Majesty's Inspector, Ofsted
Andrea is a qualified teacher in post-16 education. She has a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Postgraduate Certificate in Quality Improvement. Prior to joining Ofsted, Andrea gained extensive senior leadership experience in a range of general further education colleges where she was responsible for teaching, learning and assessment, curriculum development and quality improvement. Her areas of specific expertise are in business management, initial teacher education, adult learning and higher education.
AELP Member Exclusive Webinar: Ofsted Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Inspections
