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Governors’ experiences of an Ofsted inspection under the 2025 framework - primary

Catherine Priggs

This recording offers governors an in-depth guide to supporting schools through an Ofsted inspection under the 2025 framework. Catherine Priggs hosts a discussion with Shamina Chowdhury, Chair of Governors, and Cheryl Cooper, Inclusion Governor, from Blackhorse Primary School in South Gloucestershire. They share their firsthand reflections on preparation, engagement with inspectors, and strategic governance.

Key topics include understanding the new framework, communicating effectively with the SLT, showcasing inclusion and pupil support, challenging both school priorities and inspectors confidently, and using inspection feedback to shape future governance.

Practical tips, real-life examples, and reflections on emotional and operational aspects provide governors with actionable guidance to navigate inspections and strengthen their school’s leadership.

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Catherine Priggs

Education Consultant

Catherine Priggs is an education consultant and Director of Catherine Priggs Education Ltd, specialising in history education and whole-school leadership.

About Author

A former senior leader and Director of a Teaching School with nearly two decades of experience in education, she is an Honorary Fellow of the Historical Association and serves on its Secondary Committee. She writes and speaks widely on curriculum, leadership, and history education, provides bespoke support to schools and trusts, and collaborates with major exam boards in the UK and internationally. Catherine also advises on curriculum development at government level in several countries.
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She has strong governance experience, currently serving as a pupil premium link governor, and chair of an education committee, with over ten years of work with governing bodies as a senior leader.

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