A tough one this – as outstanding can mean so many things. In a college it could be outcomes, in a school this could be technique. It varies depending on the educational context, the students, the year group and so on. That said let’s look at some common themes. I have had 26 years of teaching business and over that time, had many conversations in staff rooms facing OFTSED or ISI or even just at lesson observation time. It haunts us all throughout our careers – what does outstanding look...

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