{"id":672,"date":"2012-10-10T09:53:40","date_gmt":"2012-10-10T08:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/greenschoolsonline.co.uk\/blog\/?p=672"},"modified":"2018-12-10T15:32:29","modified_gmt":"2018-12-10T15:32:29","slug":"ofsted-school-website-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.greenhouseschoolwebsites.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/2012\/10\/ofsted-school-website-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Ofsted School Website Guidelines?"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPDATE – Please visit our website for the latest school website guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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It’s been just over a month since the new school website statutory requirements<\/a>\u00a0regarding the content of school websites came into force. So far this term we’ve had several hundred schools contact us mentioning the new Ofsted School Website guidelines.<\/p>\n

Though these requirements aren’t strictly from Ofsted, there is plenty of evidence that with no notice inspections, they will be taking a very good look at your school website ahead of any inspection. Indeed, page 5 of the School Inspection Handbook<\/a>\u00a0states that inspection planning should be informed by analysis of, amongst other things:<\/p>\n

“Information available on the school\u2019s website, which may include a prospectus and other information for parents.<\/em>”<\/p>\n

And, if you want more insight about the importance Ofsted put on an up to date school website, look no further than HMCI himself, Sir Michael Wilshaw who said in a speech earlier this year that no notice inspections \u201cwill support the good head who thinks carefully about how to prepare for an inspection by ensuring the website is up-to-date with information on school evaluation, development planning, the school timetable, etc.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

To be honest, for many years we’ve been helping schools realise the benefits of a beautifully designed & usable website which is quick and easy to update. One that extols the school’s uniqueness and is informative for its key audience which may be a combination of current parents, prospective parents & staff and the wider community. Focus on these core elements and Ofsted won’t fail to be impressed.<\/p>\n

The current ‘stick’ for a new website may well be Ofsted, but whatever your reasons for seeking a new website, we’ll help ensure it’s more rounded and packed full of carrots!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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