Ofsted Peer Inspections (OPIs)
An overview of OPIs and how ITPS can get involved
Overview
Following recent feedback from providers, one of the challenges during inspection has been the currency of some inspection teams when it comes to work-based skills provision. To shift the dial on this, there is a need for providers to get involved and be part of the solution with providers having someone in their team who gets trained by Ofsted and is then part of inspections which adds huge value.
Ofsted has paused recruitment of additional Ofsted Inspectors (OIs), and AELP have been in discussions with the Inspectorate about the new Ofsted Peer Inspection (OPIs) pilots. There are several OPI pilot clusters now active, and we’ve been discussing further opportunities specifically for ITPs nationally on apprenticeships and also on 16-19. There is also potential in a further phase for adult provision.
This online workshop will give those interested in OPIs an opportunity to find out more about the pilots, and ask questions and understand more about the EOI process that Ofsted will ask providers to complete if they wish to be considered. It will also provide more clarification on the commitment and responsibilities of being part of an OPI cluster.
*PLEASE NOTE, THERE IS A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBINAR - REGISTRATIONS WILL CLOSE ONCE AT FULL CAPACITY*
What you'll learn:
By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:
- Identify the benefits of having trained staff as part of your inspection and the value this adds
- Understand more about the OPI Pilots and EOI process
- Understanding the commitment and responsibilities of being part of an OPI cluster
- Hear from other providers on their involvement, or intention to get involved
- Have your questions answered by Ofsted
Webinar Chair
Simon Ashworth
Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Policy, AELP
Simon is currently the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Policy for the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) and is responsible for developing and implementing AELP’s policy approach including responding and influencing stakeholder policy and ensuring it is in line with the Board’s short and long-term objectives.
Facilitator
Andrea Dill-Russell
Senior His Majesty's Inspector, Further Education and Skills Policy, Ofsted
Andrea is a qualified teacher and has a master’s degree in leadership and management. Prior to working for Ofsted, Andrea gained extensive experience working in the sector in colleges and adult learning and skills providers, including as a senior leader working in a large general further education college. Her responsibilities included the management of a wide range of curriculums, provision for learners with high needs, foundation learning, English and mathematics, English for speakers of other languages, preparation for work and independent living skills. Andrea also has experience as a designated safeguarding lead and managing additional learning support for learners. She has expertise in leading inspections of general further education, sixth forms, independent specialist colleges and adult learning and skills providers.
Ofsted Peer Inspections (OPIs)
