Handbook for the inspection of further education and skills from September 2009

19 Jun 2012 Ofsted

Ref: 090105

A revised framework was introduced in September 2012. You can see the relevant documents under 'Associated resources' below.

This handbook provides guidance on inspection for inspectors and will be of use to colleges and providers of further education; work-based learning; adult and community learning; and nextstep provision. There is a separate handbook for inspecting judicial services.

The handbook replaces all previous separate guidance for colleges and wider remit inspections, but not judicial services.

The handbook covers inspections from September 2009. It includes reference to the new common inspection framework 2009 with new guidance on, for example, the inspection of safeguarding and equality and diversity.

The Common inspection framework for further education and skills 2009 is a summary of the key features of the full common inspection framework.

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