AELP Member Exclusive Webinar: Six Months In: Unpacking the Emerging Themes of Ofsted’s New Framework

Overview

Six months into Ofsted’s new inspection framework, FE and Skills providers are beginning to see clear patterns in how inspectors are interpreting expectations, evaluating quality, and shaping judgements.

This webinar brings together expert insight and firsthand experience to help providers understand what’s emerging and what it means for their own readiness.

Join Ian Bamford as he facilitates an in‑depth conversation with Simon Bozzoli, Stuart Allen and Gemma Hart. Together, they will unpack the themes emerging from the first wave of inspections, including strengths commonly recognised, areas frequently needing improvement, and how providers are navigating the new style of inspection.

Through real examples and practical reflections, this session will offer providers a clearer view of:

How the new framework is being applied in practice,
What inspectors are focusing on during evidence gathering,
How recently inspected organisations have experienced the process, and
What actions training providers can take to strengthen their preparation and self‑assessment.

Whether you’re due an inspection or simply want to stay ahead of sector expectations, this webinar will equip you with timely insights and actionable intelligence to support continuous improvement.

Objectives

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Recognise the key strengths and areas for development emerging from Ofsted inspections under the new framework.
Understand what it is like to participate in the new style of Ofsted inspection from the perspective of sector-based inspectors.
Identify practical steps your organisation can take to improve readiness under the new inspection framework.