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Former inspector Selwyn Ward dispels some popular misconceptions NQTs have about the Ofsted process

Three years ago, our inspectors were overly generous with grades. Next time round, it may look as if things have gone downhill. How can we show that the last inspection got it wrong?

Looking at reports in other local schools, inspectors seem to criticise marking. What do they expect when looking through work?

From September, a new Ofsted framework will put more emphasis on raw test results. Selwyn Ward explains what it means for schools

We’re expecting the dreaded call. How can we know what we need to show inspectors? We don’t want to be taken by surprise