Ofsted to launch a 'Big Listen' to shape future approach
New Ofsted Chief Sir Martyn Oliver, who begins his five-term today, will embark on a Big Listen with all sectors Ofsted inspects and regulates at the start of his tenure as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
The Big Listen, to begin later this term, will allow Sir Martyn to hear directly from parents and professionals about the strengths and weaknesses of Ofsted’s current approach to inspection and regulation.
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver said: "One of the first things I want to do is listen – to parents, to professionals in the sectors we work with, and to people with an interest in our work. We are here for children, their parents and carers – and we will serve them best by working constructively, respectfully and empathetically with the experts who are responsible for their education and care. Our people come from these sectors. We understand the pressures they are under – and we will make that clear as we go about our work."
The Big Listen commences a new aim from Ofsted to work more openly and transparently with parents and the sectors Ofsted inspects and regulates.
Further details of the Big Listen will follow later this term, including opportunities for parents and professionals to be directly involved.
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