Ofsted

Ofsted have undertaken a number of history subject reports. The History for All report of 2011 provided an excellent evidence base which was used in several history education campaigns. In addition Ofsted has also published examples of good practice in history. In this section you will find links to research and guidance published by Ofsted.

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  • Ofsted research report into history 2021

    14th July 2021

    Ofsted writes: The study of history can bring pupils into a rich dialogue with the past and with the traditions of historical enquiry. In this report, Ofsted have: outlined the national context in relation to history considered curriculum progression in history, pedagogy, assessment and the impact of school leaders’ decisions on provision...

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  • Film: Curriculum and progression in history and Ofsted’s work with schools

    Article

    Tim Jenner, the Ofsted Subject Lead for History, gave a clear and informative keynote session at the Historical Association 2021 virtual annual conference which not only gave a clear picture of what a deep dive in history might involve, but also dispelled myths about what Ofsted would and would not expect to see during a...

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  • Film: The new Ofsted education inspection framework (EIF) 2019

    Article

    The film below was taken at the HA Annual Conference in Chester May 2019 and features Heather Fearn, Inspector Curriculum and Professional Development Lead, Ofsted. This session aimed to explain Ofsted’s approach to inspecting the curriculum under the new education inspection framework (EIF) that will come into effect in September 2019, with...

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  • Ofsted Guidance 2014

    Article

    New Curriculum – Examples of planningThe National Curriculum for History from September 2014: the view from Ofsted

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  • Ofsted Guidance 2013

    Article

    Rigorous history and Ofsted success: happy bedfellowsOfsted Case Study - Inspiring History Teachers

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  • Ofsted Guidance 2011

    Article

    Departmental Health CheckOfsted Report on the teaching of History in schools Ofsted Report: History a successful subject in schools

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  • Ofsted Report on the teaching of History in schools 2011

    3rd April 2011

    Response statement for the Ofsted History for all Report - March 2011 The Historical Association welcomes and supports the findings of the Ofsted Report on the teaching of History in schools The Ofsted report supports the outcomes of the survey the Historical Association undertakes each year amongst teachers. We would...

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  • Developing Citizenship in Schools

    Article

    The HA would like to thank the Association for Citizenship Teaching for allowing us to reproduce this article on the HA Website! In a novel and revealing 'dialogue', Scott Harrison HMI, specialist adviser for history and citizenship at Ofsterd, and Liz Craft, lead consultant for citizenship at QCA, discuss the...

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  • Steering your OFSTED inspector into the long-term reasons for classroom success

    Article

    Sue Dove describes a short but action-packed activity sequence that was designed explicitly to show the OFSTED inspector the impact of the department's professional thinking and long-term planning. An integrated approach to thinking and writing at Key Stage 3 and much training of pupils to adopt a disciplined and creative...

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  • Talk to your inspector: making the most of your history inspection

    Article

    Scott Harrison gives the official view on what history teachers can expect from an OFSTED inspection. He emphasises the need to communicate, as fully as possible, the department's rationale underlying all professional practice. This is essential if the inspector is to analyse the reasons why standards are as they are....

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  • Ofsted and History in Schools

    Article

    HM Inspector John Hamer reviews the evidence. In a lecture marking the 150th anniversary of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Schools, Peter Gordon recalled a nineteenth century HMI, the Reverend W.H. Brookfield. His circle of friends included Tennyson, the Hallams and Thomas Carlyle.

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