🎙️ SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant: Ofsted’s New Inspection Framework & Inclusion Focus with Adam Sproston
In this insightful episode of SEND in the Experts for Twinkl, host Georgina Durrant, former teacher and SENDCO, author and Twinkl's National Inclusion Lead - welcomes Adam Sproston, Senior His Majesty’s Inspector for SEND, Alternative Provision (AP), and Inclusion at Ofsted. Together, they explore the 2025 updates to Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework (EIF), which now includes an enhanced focus on inclusion.
🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:
Adam’s career journey from classroom teacher to national SEND leader
Why he joined Ofsted and his passion for inclusive education
What the new inspection framework, confirmed in September 2025 (rolled out November 10th), means for schools and SEND learners
How inspectors will evaluate inclusion and SEND support during inspections
What school leaders and teachers can expect from the enhanced inclusion lens
How school context, such as high proportions of learners with SEND, is considered during inspection
Reassurance for parents and carers about the quality of SEND provision
Ofsted’s broader work to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND
Whether you’re a teacher, SENDCO, school leader, or parent, this episode offers essential insights into how Ofsted’s 2025 inspection reforms are reshaping inclusive education in England.
Tune in now to stay informed on the latest developments in SEND and inclusion within the UK education system.
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