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Updated 鈥業nadequate judgements: next steps鈥� section 鈥� removing the references to contacting the Children鈥檚 Commissioner (for residential special schools only).

We have clarified the process to raise concerns or complaints during and after an inspection. We have updated the section on aligned inspections (currently on hold). In 鈥楾he start of the inspection鈥� section, we have clarified how the provider can request any adaptations to the inspection process due to a protected characteristic, or any reasonable adjustments due to a disability. We have made minor changes to the evaluation criteria and on-site inspection sections to reference non-speaking children.

This framework has been updated to clarify that, when applying the framework, inspectors will take appropriate action to comply with Ofsted鈥檚 Equality Act duties, clarification on the opportunities for providers to discuss and/or provide information on potential equalities duties, including reasonable adjustments for individuals, clarification regarding Ofsted鈥檚 updated arrangements for publishing the report, quality assurance and handling concerns and complaints in line with Ofsted鈥檚 new complaints process in the timeframe sections, references to Ofsted鈥檚 pausing process, clarifications in the 鈥榙iscussions with managers and staff鈥� section, addition of new section on closed cultures, updated section on reporting concerns about the administration and management of controlled drugs.

Additional guidance on deferring an inspection, inspector conduct during inspections, when and how the provider can raise issues, concerns or complaints during and after the inspection, supporting the well-being of the provider鈥檚 managers and staff during inspections and visits, attendance at keeping in touch meetings, discussions with staff and feedback meetings and who the provider may share provisional and final inspection outcomes with.

Minor changes to the evaluation criteria to align, where applicable, with other framework changes on children鈥檚 progress, the management of risk and the use of restraint. Clarification on the timing of aligned inspections of residential special schools that are also registered as a children鈥檚 home. Small change to guidance for inspectors on recording evidence in the inspection database.

Minor changes to the evaluation criteria to reflect the changes in the National Minimum Standards for residential special schools coming into force from 5 September 2022. Minor edits for clarity in the 'Frequency of inspections' section. Revised text referencing the updated 'Ofsted code of conduct' policy.

Added updated SCCIF guidance for April 2022: clarified time spent on site by inspectors; added additional guidance for when inspectors discover possible unregistered provision and on aligned inspections and inspection of free schools with boarding.

In the 鈥楢ligned inspections鈥� section, added clarification on the revised arrangements for aligned inspections.

Removed guidance on assurance visits, as we are no longer carrying these out.

Updated to reflect the changes to Ofsted鈥檚 post-inspection processes and complaints handling (including the timeline) that we introduced in September 2020. Minor edits for readability.

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