This handbook is primarily a guide for inspectors on how to carry out non-association independent school inspections under section 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008.
We also publish this for schools and other interested parties so that they are aware of Ofsteds inspection processes and procedures under the education inspection framework (EIF).
See 'Summary of changes'.
See 'Summary of changes'.
See 'Summary of changes'.
See 'Summary of changes'.
See 'Summary of changes' for details.
Added guidance on aligned inspections of schools with boarding or residential provision.
Removed old guidance: the September 2021 handbook is now in force.
See 'Summary of changes' document.
Edits throughout: see 'Summary of changes' for details.
Updated with minor changes following the launch of the education inspection framework (EIF).
Updated with minor changes as we launch the education inspection framework (EIF).
First published.