Best for Training have provided quality audits across the UK working with many providers including public sector, large employer providers, FE colleges, schools and private training providers.

An Ofsted inspection can be a very stressful experience for organisations and their staff. It is important to be as prepared as possible and ensure your staff know what to expect under the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework. 

Working to the Ofsted Evaluation Schedule, our experienced consultants, who are all former Ofsted inspectors, will carry out a thorough quality audit of all aspects of your provision or focus on the areas your organisation has identified.

Whether you require a focus on a specific area of provision or a whole organisational approach, our consultants are here to support you as critical friends.

Our consultants have expertise in:

• 16 to 19 study programmes
• Adult learning programmes
• SEND provision
• Apprenticeship training providers, including supporting new employer providers
• Early Years
• FE Colleges
• Adult Community Colleges
• Safeguarding

Quality audits can take place remotely or face to face, depending on your requirements. Most quality audits last between 2 to 5 days but this varies according to the size of the organisation and the geographical spread.

Every quality audit will be planned to meet your individual requirements, but typically includes:

• Interviews with Ofsted nominee, Senior Management Team and governors
• Interview Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Discussion with quality team and tutors
• Observing teaching, learning and assessment
• Meeting learners and reviewing their work
• Gathering feedback from employers and key stakeholders
• Scrutinising data
• Review of key documentation, including policies, SAR and QIP
• Support and guidance for next steps and further improvements to provision
• Following the visit, you will be sent a key recommendations report.

At the end of each day, the consultants will meet with you and your team to share their findings and reflect on next steps.

The quality audit will provide you with an external view of your key strengths and areas for improvement.  It will enable key staff to experience the process of inspection and gain valuable feedback and reflection. Best for Training’s quality audit is an essential tool in ensuring you are Ofsted ready and providing a quality experience for your learners.