Summary of changes
Updated 29 November 2022
Applies to England
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May 2021
This section outlines changes to inspection practice. This does not include corrections or changes made to improve clarity in how the framework is written.
Pages 4-6, paragraphs 8– 14: new section on ‘Inspection during COVID-19’ has been included.
Page 8, paragraph 20 and page 10, paragraphs 21-22: additions and amends that reflect methodological adaptations to deal with the current context (for example, para 20: replacement of open meeting with survey of parents and or carers).
Page 26, paragraphs 92 and 94: additions explaining how inspectors will take account of COVID-19 impact in making their judgements.
Page 33, paragraphs 117-9: paragraphs added to clarify arrangements about written statements of action required prior to, and from June onward, and the future framework.
Page 34, Annex A: amendment to clarify arrangements about written statements of action required prior to, and from June onward, and the future framework.