ofsted inspection nominee training
how to be a successful nominee through all the stages of inspection
Course Overview
This Ofsted nominee training course supports existing, new, developing and shadow inspection nominees to understand what it means to be a successful nominee under the renewed inspection framework and methodology.
The course focuses on the role of the nominee at the planning stage, during the inspection on site and after the inspection has concluded. Delegates will gain a clear understanding of how inspections are planned, how inspection activity unfolds in practice, and how nominees can use professional dialogue and collaboration to influence the inspection process appropriately and effectively.
The event highlights the key characteristics of successful nominees, helping delegates reflect on their own practice and identify areas for development. It also explores Ofsted’s renewed emphasis on well-being, supporting nominees to manage inspection pressure and demands more confidently.
This is a highly practical course, combines expert insight, real-world context and opportunities to learn alongside peers from across the Further Education and Skills sector.
This course is suitable for:
- Existing Ofsted inspection nominees
- New and developing nominees
- Shadow nominees preparing for the role
- Leaders supporting the nominee role within their organisation
Course info:
- Arrival time : 10am coffee and pastries
- Start time: 10.30am
- Lunch: 12.30 lunch (meal is not provided)
- Start time: 1.15pm
- Coffee break: 3.00pm coffee and pastries
- Finishing time: 4pm
What the course covers
Delegates will:
- Explore the Ofsted inspection process from a nominee perspective, with practical guidance on planning, inspection activity and post-inspection follow-up.
- Clearly understand the nominee role at planning, inspection and post-inspection stages
- Explore how to maximise the impact of shadow nominee
- Identify the key characteristics of a successful nominee
- Understand Ofsted’s renewed emphasis on well-being
- Apply Ofsted’s FES operating guidance with confidence
- Develop a strong understanding of case sampling, learning walks and inspection activities
- Learn how to provide effective and appropriate challenge through professional dialogue
How the Course works
This course is designed to support learning beyond the event day itself. Delegates will:
- Receive course resources in advance
- Learn alongside a cohort of Further Education and Skills providers
- Have space to ask questions and explore real-world scenarios
- Be invited to a follow-up online surgery via Microsoft Teams, held four weeks after the event, to discuss implementation and further questions (included in the course fee)
specialist consultant
Maria Navarro
the founder of This is FES and has worked in the Further Education and Skills sector for almost 30 years, including over 20 years at Ofsted as one of His Majesty’s Inspectors.
During her time at Ofsted, Maria led and contributed to inspections across all FES provision types and was closely involved in inspection policy and framework development. Most recently, she supported the design of the renewed inspection framework for Further Education and Skills, with a particular focus on the inclusion evaluation area, provision-type standards and inspection methodology.
Maria is a highly experienced and respected trainer, known for her clarity, professionalism and ability to make complex inspection requirements easy to understand and apply in practice.
This course reflects Maria’s first-hand experience of inspection practice and nominee responsibilities across the Further Education and Skills sector.
Dates and locations
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A practical day that supports you to approach the nominee role with confidence. Events
Ofsted inspects: How to be a successful nominee through all the stages of inspection – London
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