Accountability and inspection

Welcome to the ASCL Accountability and Inspection Zone.

ASCL provides expert guidance on inspection, performance measures and the effective use of data in schools, colleges and trusts. This page brings together advice, updates and practical resources to help school, college and trust leaders understand accountability requirements, prepare confidently for inspection, and use evidence to support improvement.

Inspections and and the 2025 renewed Ofsted framework
Find guidance on current inspection processes, changes to inspection frameworks, including a SEF template and what school, college and trust leaders need to know to prepare confidently.

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Performance measures and accountability data
Understand national performance measures, how outcomes are reported and what published data means for schools, colleges and trusts.

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Meet the specialist
 
250910-AndyJordan_ASCL-ProHeadshots-0983-E-circle.png Andy Jordan
ASCL Inspection and Accountability Specialist