Embracing the New Ofsted Framework – What You Need to Know

As the new Ofsted Framework comes into force from November 2025, there’s never been a more important time for computing and STEM leads to align their provision with inspection expectations. In this session, Ellie Overland will guide you through what the new framework means for your computing curriculum, online safety and any use of AI. She will share ideas as to how you can proactively prepare for inspection and demonstrate quality, inclusive practice in your STEM provision.

You’ll explore how to:

• Interpret the new evaluation areas and grading structure under the new framework, including changes such as the removal of an “overall effectiveness” grade for inspected schools.  
• Review how your computing curriculum, teaching, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership & governance arrangements map to the new inspection criteria.
• Use the new framework as a tool to strengthen and articulate your computing and STEM offer — not just to satisfy inspection, but to enhance learner experience, ambition and outcomes.
• Identify what inspectors are looking for in evidence of high-quality computing provision, especially in relation to inclusion, safeguarding, personal development and how learners engage with technology meaningfully.
• Develop a clear action plan for computing leads and SLT to embed inspection readiness into your planning cycle — ensuring inspection readiness becomes aligned with everyday excellence.

Why attend?

With the new framework bringing a renewed focus on value-added, ambition, clarity of curriculum intent and the development of all learners, this session offers a timely opportunity to review, refresh and future-proof your computing and STEM provision. Whether you’re a computing lead, a member of SLT, or responsible for leading STEM across your school, you’ll come away with practical insights, a sharper understanding of inspection expectations, and tangible next steps you can implement from day one.

Who should attend?

• Primary, Secondary and post-16 computing teachers and leads
• Subject leaders for STEM, digital literacy or computing
• Senior leaders responsible for curriculum, quality of education and inspection readiness
• Anyone supporting the development of computing/STEM across departments