Inspection Notice to all Staff

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the questions that your colleagues may have asked and the response may help you with questions you might have.

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Q1-

How can I tell the inspectors if I have a session that I think would be great for Inspectors to see?..........................................................1

Q2- I would like to take feedback from some community groups and employers I work with to show the effectiveness of our relationship
how can I do that?.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Q3-

I have a mismatch of furniture in my classroom. It needs tidying up. How do I arrange for this?.............................................................1

Q4-

I dont have a projector in my classroom how do I arrange for that?........................................................................................................1

Q5-

When do inspectors start visiting classes and when do they finish? And do we know which classes they may visit?..............................1

Q6-

I am a manager and I want support to help me with the type of questions I may be asked. How can I access available support?..........1

Q7- I am a lecturer- apart from being observed in the classroom what else I might be asked. Can I have a mock interview similar to
managers?......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Q8- Where can I find more information about the framework we are being assessed against and also how we have self-assessed the
College or my area?........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Q1-

How can I tell the Inspectors if I have a session that I think would be great for Inspectors to see?

Get in touch with your Faculty Director / Head of Service and let them know about the session. We will make sure Inspectors are aware of
that. The choice of them visiting the class will remain with them.

Q2I would like to take feedback from some community groups and employers I work with to show the
effectiveness of our relationship how can I do that?
There are standard surveys that are used by Education Scotland. Please inform Laura Le Maitre and provide contact details so the surveys can
be sent across. These surveys can be found on My CFE Inspection Stakeholder Surveys

Q3-

I have a mismatch of furniture in my classroom. It needs tidying up. How do I arrange for this?

Please email John Norman (johnn@gcfe.net) and copy Lorraine Mahy (lorrainem@gcfe.net) and provide them with the relevant information.
You can also use the link on Weve got guests- Inspection newsletter that will be issued every Monday.

Q4-

I dont have a projector in my classroom how do I arrange for that?

Please email John Norman (johnn@gcfe.net) and copy Lorraine Mahy (lorrainem@gcfe.net) and provide them with the relevant information.
You can also use the link on Weve got guests- Inspection newsletter that will be issued every Monday. This also applies to other resources
you may need in your classroom.

Q5When do inspectors start visiting classes and when do they finish? And do we know which classes
they may visit?
Inspectors will arrive on Monday lunchtime so visits to classes start from 12:30 on Monday and will finish on Thursday lunch time. They will be
looking across the board and without prior notice. If you need help preparing for your lessons or have areas of concern in your practice please
use one of the very many ways you can access the support:
1- Book 1:1 with Martine Ellis if you want to use ILT
2- Book 1:1 with Teaching and Learning Coaches
3- Book a small group or 1:1 with Arnie

Q6I am a manager and I want support to help me with the type of questions I may be asked. How can I
access available support?
Firstly, trust your own ability and use your own skills to present your area in the best light. To assist you with that, if you feel you need further
support there are mock interview sessions arranged next week. On Tuesday AM and Tuesday PM you can book yourself on one of these
sessions by contacting Laura Le Maitre.

Q7I am a lecturer- apart from being observed in the classroom what else I might be asked. Can I have a
mock interview similar to managers?
Again as said in Q6, trust your own ability. As well as sharing ideas with other colleagues and asking for peer support you are also able to
access a mock interview session. These are arranged for Wednesday AM and PM- you can book yourself a place by contacting Laura Le
Maitre.

Q8Where can I find more information about the framework we are being assessed against and also how
we have self-assessed the College or my area?
All related information about the College and inspection are available on MYCFE. You can find the framework and the College SER under
Inspection. For Self Evaluation Report and judgements for your own area please see your Faculty Director.

CFE-Inspection Action Plan