Ofsted recently launched a consultation on radical changes to inspections, setting out “the most far-reaching reforms to education inspection in the last quarter of a century”. So Osiris have confirmed a senior Ofsted speaker (to be announced shortly) for a new course on the “Future of Ofsted” for spring 2015, to help schools to be fully prepared for a totally new inspection process from September 2015.

With the recent furore surrounding the potential introduction of compulsory sets, now is the perfect time to discuss whether sets or mixed ability is right for pupils. Labelling in school is a divisive issue, they are essential for getting pupils support but they can cause a fixed mindset. Osiris have brought together leading experts who will examine the research to help you make a decision.

Accountability is right at the top of the agenda for schools for 2015, and it’s at the top of Osiris’ agenda too. The new reforms for primary and secondary schools set out tough targets, so we’ve put together a range of courses to help schools thrive under the new requirements. These courses are: Baseline Assessments in Reception, The Future of KS1 and KS2 Testing, and Prepare for Progress 8.

Professor John Hattie is possibly the world’s most important and influential educationalist, whose research has helped millions of teachers focus on what really works. Therefore, Osiris are thrilled to welcome him back to the UK for exclusive dates in May 2015, when he will attend the Impact Conference and the Visible Learningplus Conference and share his insights.