Roundtable: Ofsted Framework and the implications for Small Schools

Ofsted has now published the renewed education inspection framework, ahead of inspections beginning in November. We are pleased to invite you to attend an open roundtable, in collaboration with Ofsted, where Mike Sheridan and Lee Owston explore the implications that the framework has for small schools, and how leaders can address this in their settings. 

This session will allow the opportunity for you to ask questions around the aims and implementation of the revised framework, looking at the challenges this may propose for smaller settings. Mike and Lee will share insights into how the sector can move forward collaboratively, ensuring that small schools are well-positioned to thrive under the new approach.

Speakers:

• Lee Owston HMI, National Director, Education
• Mike Sheridan, HMI, Regional Director, East of England and East Midlands
• Aimée Tinkler, President Chartered College of Teaching Council and Director of Education at Odyssey Collaborative Trust

Lee Owston is one of His Majesty’s Inspectors (HMI) and National Director, Education. He leads Ofsted’s Education Directorate, overseeing inspection policy and practice in early education, state-funded schools, non-association independent schools, unregistered schools, further education and skills, teacher development and Area SEND, including alternative provision. This includes the development and delivery of inspector training. Since joining Ofsted as HMI in 2013, Lee has held various deputy director roles across early years, schools, teacher development and special educational needs and/or disabilities. He has also been a senior HMI in Ofsted’s North East, Yorkshire and Humber region and held specialist adviser roles linked to registered early years provision, inspector training and His Majesty’s Chief Inspector’s accountability unit. Lee is a qualified teacher and holds post-graduate qualifications in educational leadership and management. Before joining Ofsted, Lee held senior leadership positions in schools, was senior adviser for early education and primary schools in a local authority and was regional director for the National Strategies, where he contributed to national publications on English, phonics and assessment.

Mike Sheridan took up his post as Regional Director, East of England and East Midlands on 01 June 2022. Previously, Mike held the post of Regional Director London for over six years, having worked prior to this as a senior HMI and operational lead for the South East of England. Mike first joined Ofsted as a seconded head teacher in 2007 and then went on to be appointed as one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors in 2009. He is a qualified teacher and, prior to being employed by Ofsted, held several leadership roles. Most recently he was the head teacher of a federation of schools. Alongside headship, Mike has worked as a consultant and a trainer for heads and teachers. He has particular expertise in teaching and the impact leadership structures have on raising standards.