
NGA’s Sam Henson, Director of Policy and Communications and Nina Sharma, Policy and Research Officer discuss NGA’s latest report on school inspection. Following on from our report that looked at Ofsted’s newly introduced Education Inspection Framework in 2020, which identified key issues and areas to address, the latest report highlights where Ofsted inspection practice has since changed or improved.
Sam and Nina discuss the experiences of governing boards and the results of our extensive analysis of inspection reports.
- Read the latest report:Â School inspection: two years on
- Read our first report:Â Ofsted's education inspection framework
- If you are an NGA member, read our guidance on Ofsted inspections
- Access our Learning Link module on Ofsted inspection, available to subscribers.Â

Sam Henson
Deputy Chief Executive
Sam has been NGA's Deputy Chief Executive since January 2024 and previously worked as NGA's Director of Policy and Communications. Sam oversees NGA's policy, research, advocacy, external affairs and advice and guidance work. Sam works closely with and deputises for NGA's Chief Executive, leading the organisation to achieve positive change and drive influence at a national level through our policy and influencing work.