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Hinsley Hall,
62 Headingley Lane,
LEEDS, LS6 2BX

Tel: 0113 261 8034
Fax: 0113 261 8044

 

OUTLINE PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTIONS

The inspector will:

1. Be responsible to the Co-ordinators for Section 48 Inspections and ultimately to the DBI.
2. Follow, at all times, the Code of Conduct as detailed in the diocesan Framework and Schedule for Section 48 Inspections.
3. Work strictly within the inspection time frame detailed in the diocesan Framework and Schedule for Section 48 Inspections and summarised in the Section 48 inspection Flowchart.
4. Conduct at least one Section 48 inspection per year except in exceptional  circumstances                                                                                                                              
5. In the case of Primary inspections conduct the inspection alone.
6. In the case of Secondary inspections conduct the inspection with a colleague.
7. Reserve inspection time as requested by the S48 Co-ordinator.
8. Contact the school as requested by the S48 Co-ordinator.
9. Prepare a Pre-inspection Analysis (PIA) using the school’s SEF48 and other documentation supplied by the school.
10. Prepare inspection trails and construct a draft timetable in discussion with the headteacher.
11. Conduct the inspection within the time allocated as detailed in the diocesan Framework and Schedule for Section 48 Inspections.
12. Gather sufficient evidence through discussion, observation and scrutiny in order to formulate judgements about each aspect detailed in the diocesan Framework and Schedule for Section 48 Inspections.
13. Maintain thorough and accurate documentation using the diocesan S48 Evidence Forms (EFs), Judgement Recording Form (JRF) and Inspection Judgement Annex (IJA).
14. At the conclusion of the inspection present a formal oral feedback to the headteacher (and maybe the Chair of Governors and/or RE co-ordinator and/or RE head of department) indicating the judgements arrived at in each aspect detailed in the diocesan Framework and Schedule for Section 48 Inspections.
15. Prepare a Draft Report to submit to the school for a factual check.
16. Send the Final Draft Report to the S48 Co-ordinator who will forward it to the proof reader.                                                                                                                                       
17. Calculate their personal fee and mileage according to the agreed rates and submit an invoice to the DBI.