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Navigating Ofsted’s New Framework: What You Need to Know for SEND with Adam Sproston
SENDcast Episode
Navigating Ofsted’s New Framework: What You Need to Know for SEND
with Adam Sproston
With the launch of the new Ofsted framework at the end of last year, you may be wondering what this means for SEND. In today’s episode, Ofsted join us to discuss the key elements of the new inspection framework and its implications for SEND.
In this episode, host Dale Pickles is joined by Adam Sproston, a senior His Majesty’s Inspector for SEND, AP, and Inclusion. Together, they explore:
- The key changes in Ofsted’s new framework and what they mean for SEND.
- How inclusion is now at the heart of educational inspections.
- The collective responsibility of school leaders in supporting neurodiverse students.
Adam brings his extensive experience in school improvement and strategic SEND leadership to the conversation, providing listeners with valuable insights into how schools can create an inclusive environment for all learners
Whether you’re an educator, school leader, or involved in supporting SEND students, this episode offers essential information and guidance on navigating the changing landscape of education.
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About the guest
Adam Sproston
Adam Sproston is Senior His Majesty’s Inspector for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), alternative provision (AP) and inclusion. He is a qualified teacher and has taught across the full primary age range. Before joining Ofsted, Adam gained extensive school improvement and senior leadership experience in primary schools, including specially resourced provision. He has also worked at local authority level in both early years and SEND strategic leadership. Adam holds a NPQH and the national award for SEND coordination. He leads inspections of primary, special and independent schools. Adam also leads and quality assures area SEND inspections.
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