Outstanding Teaching & Learning in the Further Education & Skills Sector

Driving professional development to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment and ensure positive outcomes for learners

The Ofsted common inspection framework for FE colleges is changing soon, are you ready?

From September, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment will be a new headline grade in Ofsted’s revised inspection criteria, meaning that inspectors will spend more time directly observing teaching, learning, skills development and assessment.

Colleges will be expected to evidence engaging and supportive teaching practices which motivate learners to achieve learning goals and demonstrate a commitment to excellence inside and outside the classroom.  
How confident are you that you are empowering staff to deliver “outstanding” teaching and learning and improving performance across the whole college?

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What should I expect?
Optimus Educations Inaugural Outstanding Learning & Teaching in Further Education and Skills conference gives you an opportunity to hear what an “outstanding” observation looks like under Ofsted’s revised criteria. Also you can gain tips in best practice for developing effective and high-quality self-assessments and driving continuous improvement. 

Benefits of attending:

  • Hear the latest from Ofsted on effectively evidencing ‘outstanding’ learning and teaching as part of the revised inspection criteria
  • Listen to how your peers are creating cultures that celebrate excellence in teaching and learning and eliminate poor practices
  • Find out how to develop robust and meaningful quality and performance measures that translate into continuous professional development for staff
  • Discover how colleges across the country are embedding innovative practices such as peer mentoring, learning advocates and change agents

Why Choose Optimus Education?

Optimus Education has have been publishing information and resources since 1997. We are dedicated to providing professional support to school leaders and managers. 

Our one day national conferences bring the country's leading speakers together, helping you go back to your organisation ready to implement new policy. Delegates take away the latest practical strategies and new contacts on a range of topics including Special Educational Needs, Gifted & Talented, Teaching and Learning, Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning and Child Protection, as well as the most recent legal guidance and advice.