This policy and management briefing contains presentations from college leaders and OFSTED inspectors, providing a unique resource for institutions approaching inspection, or simply seeking to improve processes, practices and data in order to be inspection-ready. Inspections are a fundamental part of college life, and can be an opportunity to promote best practice and initiate organisational change. With detailed case studies and practical advice from colleges rated 'outstanding', and an insider's view of OFSTED's expectations and priorities under the new Inspection Framework, these specially selected presentations are intended to inspire discussion and provide ideas on how your college can become or remain outstanding too.

This briefing explores the opportunities for development represented by inspection, and what colleges must prioritise to achieve outstanding results under the new OFSTED framework. Users will:

• Examine the quality of provision for learners, focusing on outstanding teaching and learning
• Hear about guidelines for self-assessment, and successful self-assessment programmes
• Learn how to prepare, train and motivate teaching staff before and during an inspection
• Look at the challenges of integrating safeguarding and equality and diversity into current practice for impact assessments
• Hear from 'outstanding' providers on how best to involve and engage learners and staff in the inspection process
• Understand the importance of leadership at all levels for a successful inspection