Framework for inspecting non-association independent schools

The framework for inspecting education in non-association independent schools in England gives the statutory basis for inspection and summarises the main features of school inspections carried out under section 162A of the Education Act 2002, as inserted by schedule 8 of the Education Act 2005. It sets out how the general principles and processes of inspection are applied to non-association independent schools in England. This framework should be read alongside theNon-association independent school inspection handbook.

This framework includes the inspection of provision for pupils aged three to five years in the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking account of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. It does not cover the inspection of registered provision for the care of children from birth to age three, which is inspected under section 49(2) of the Childcare Act 2006.

The framework comes into effect from 28 April 2014.

Source: Ofsted:

Word Doc: Framework for inspecting non-association independent schools.doc

PDF Doc: Framework for inspecting non-association independent schools.pdf

• Non-association independent school inspection handbook