July 2019
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The seminar presented an opportunity to discuss the introduction of Ofsted’s new inspection framework from September, which will include a new ‘quality of education’ assessment to measure whether schools are offering a broad and balanced curriculum.
It followed Ofsted’s review of the primary curriculum which revealed concerns about a narrowing of children’s learning experience with an over-emphasis on English and Maths at the expense of other subject areas.
There was discussion on approaches to raising standards in literacy and numeracy, including the role of the Government’s pupil assessment systems as both an accountability tool and a way of measuring pupil development.
Delegates discussed the impact of the phonics test since its introduction in 2013, ahead of the implementation of a new multiplication tables check in year 4 in the 2019/20 academic year and amid some sector concerns about the pressures of SATs.
The seminar also offered an opportunity to discuss the impact of the Government’s network of Maths Hubs introduced in 2014, and the newly created English Hubs, designed for the delivery of the English curriculum.
Delegates also discussed the Government’s new activity passport - aimed at inspiring children and building resilience, as well as increasing access to extra-curricular activities for disadvantaged pupils.
