Ofsted’s New Framework Highlights Importance of Professional Development
The updated Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, launching in November 2025, places renewed emphasis on professional development and leadership learning - a significant boost for schools engaging with National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
While NPQs themselves aren’t directly inspected, the framework now evaluates how school leaders embed professional development into the culture of the school. This means schools actively engaging with NPQs are better positioned to demonstrate:
🔍 Key Connections:
- A strategic approach to leadership development through NPQs.
- Evidence of staff accessing high-quality, structured learning.
- A commitment to improving pupil outcomes via professional growth.
- Alignment with national priorities for skills and workforce development.
By investing in NPQs, schools can show Ofsted how they are building leadership capacity, supporting staff progression, and driving school improvement—all key indicators under the new framework.
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