Inspection and self-evaluation: a practical guide for governors and headteachers

The new inspection regime represents a radical departure from previous practice. With shorter, sharper visits from Ofsted, the focus is on the school's self-evaluation, a process in which the governing body plays a crucial role and for which it is officially responsible. This guide explains governors' responsibilities in this process and their involvement in the inspection itself. It gives guidance on using Ofsted's self-evaluation form and shows how and at what points governors should be involved in completing it.