#APPRENTICESHIPS: It’s A Question Of Quality
The figures below are the results of Ofsted inspection activity in-year. It’s important to note these grades are for apprenticeship provision. This means they are not…
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Mesma has introduced “Inquire” to support further education and skills providers manage quality reviews
Quality improvement specialist Mesma has introduced new Inquire to support further education and skills providers as they manage their ongoing cycle of quality reviews. The module has…
Ofsted’s Early Monitoring Visits Show Positive Impact
Analysis of Ofsted’s early monitoring visits to employers, independent training providers and universities by online quality assurance specialist Mesma has revealed some positive impacts. The…
NEW INSPECTION FRAMEWORK: A WELCOME CHANGE
Ofsted is preparing for its new inspection landscape, which is expected to come into effect in the latter part of 2019. But is it a welcome…
TAKING THE PAIN OUT OF SELF-ASSESSMENT
Effective self-assessment and the improvement plan that shakes out from it, is a mechanism for developing provision; not simply a document to satisfy Ofsted. Louise…
Blazing a trail for young people through new sector specific apprenticeships
As hundreds of thousands of young people continue to ponder their next move post A Levels, national training provider System Group is urging many to…
BOOST EDUCATION QUALITY IMPROVEMENT WITH OBSERVE
A new online software module from quality improvement specialist Mesma provides enhanced teaching, learning and assessment through collaborative observations. Developed in conjunction with Mesma’s education…
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FE QUALITY ASSURANCE
Analysis of Ofsted’s FE reports reveals new insight into how sector leadership regards quality assurance, says Carole Loader, a director at Mesma: It’s apparent from…
NEW BOOST FOR GATESHEAD EDUCATION SOFTWARE SPECIALIST
Mesma is ramping up plans as it targets additional growth for its online education software and consultancy services, with Neil Donkin taking on lead responsibility for new…
MESMA ANALYSIS REVEALS OFSTED FE PROVIDERS’ FINDINGS
Analysis of Ofsted’s latest FE reports indicate that lower grade providers tend to have less rigorous self assessment reports and improvement planning procedures in place,…