New DfE guidance and Ofsted expectations for School Websites - (using Zoom)

On 15th December 2022 the Department for Education (DfE) updated its guidance on what schools and academies should put on their school website again. There have been five signigficant changes to this guidance since August 2020.

Does your website comply with the latest DfE requirements? Could you be in line for an unannounced Ofsted inspection because your website has the wrong information? And, even IF it is legally compliant, could the design of your website be improved?

If you want your school website to comply with the latest DfE guidelines and be more effective at engaging with pupils and prspective parents, this 3 hour Zoom training event is for you.

You'll learn at least 10 things on this course...

1. How your school website can set you up for an “Outstanding” Ofsted inspection;

2. A background to the new DfE guidelines on school website content (published on 15th December 2022);

3. Other content you should publish on your school website;

4. School website compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR);

5. Protection from cyber attacks - SSL Certificates, 2-factor authentication and computer-generated passwords;

6. How simple website analytics can save time and improve parental engagement;

7. Latest school website design trends, the rise of WordPress and mobile compatability;

8. Lessons that can be learned from other websites visited by parents;

9. Ten techniques to improve your school website;

10. Examples of what excellent school website design looks like;

You will be sent a 61 page course booklet to print off beforehand. This will include hand-outs and a list of tips and suggestions to get you started on improving your school website.

FAQs

VAT

We are not VAT registered and do not add VAT to the course fee. However Eventbrite will add a small amount of VAT to the booking/service fee.

Who is the course for?

Any school or academy in England who wants their website to comply with the DfE's latest guidance (updated 15/12/2022) - or demonstrate that their school website meets Ofsted's expectations.

Previous attendees include Headteachers; Deputy Heads; Assistant Heads; Middle Tier Leadership; Teachers; Bursars; School Business Managers; IT support professionals; Members of the SMT/SLT; Communications Officers; Marketing or PR Officers, and Governors. The course is delivered in plain English.

How do we book a place?

We use Eventbrite to manage all of our event bookings. To book a ticket, just click the "ORDER NOW" button in the "Ticket Information" options. There is a discount for bookings made today by CREDIT CARD. If you have any problems trying to book a place please feel free to e-mail us at: [email protected] or give us a call on: 07791 566 928

Can you send my school an invoice for the delegate fees?

Yes. If you want us to send you an invoice select "Pay by Invoice" in the Payment Options. We charge more for tickets booked in this way. If you have any problems please give us a call and we'll send a invoice out.

Where will the event be held?

The course will be delivered online using Zoom. You will be emailed with course information to print off beforehand.

Can you deliver the course within my Trust or Federation?

No, but we can arrange a discount for group bookings from the same Trust or Federation. Please feel free to e-mail us at: [email protected] or give us a call on: 07791 566 928

What sort of schools should come along?

State and Independent Schools in England, including: nurseries, children’s centres, infant schools, primary schools, junior schools, middle schools, secondary schools, academies, free schools, grammar schools, special schools, UTCs, colleges and sixth forms

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

If you have any practical questions relating to your booking you can e-mail us at: [email protected] or give us a call on: 07791 566 928

Can I contact the person delivering the course?

If you would like to speak to the person delivering the course you can email him at: [email protected] - or you can call him at: 077 1818 5039.

Is my registration/ticket transferable?

You can transfer your booking to a colleague or friend. Please let us have any changes to your booking no less than 10 days before the event. Just e-mail us at: [email protected] or give us a call on: 07791 566 928

Can I update my registration information?

Yes. Please let us have any updates to your registration information no less than 10 working days before the event. Just e-mail us at: [email protected] or give us a call on: 07791 566 928

What is the refund policy?

We can issue a full refund provided that we receive your cancellation by e-mail no less than 10 working days before the event. Sadly we cannot refund fees for delegates who cancel with less than 10 working days notice. Normally you will be transferred to the same course at a later date.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that OK?

Yes. If you can't get to the event you can transfer your booking to a colleague or friend. Please let us have any changes to your booking no less than 10 working days before the event.

Host or Publisher Paul Sample - from Mustard Training