The Department for Education. Using data, improving schools. 06 Aug 2008 Ofsted Ref: 070260 This report considers the different types of school performance data available to people working with schools, from teachers and headteachers to inspectors, local authorities and national policy makers. It shows how these data, if used intelligently, can inform judgements about the strengths and weaknesses of schools and help to secure the improvements needed for the children attending them.
The report stresses that data must be used with care. The challenge for all those working with schools is to investigate the clues that data give about effectiveness and so reveal the underlying story behind the figures. Available downloads Published in Reports are presented in either AdobePDF or Microsoft® Word format. Download the Adobe Reader software directly from Adobe. Download the Word View software directly from Microsoft. Fischer Family Trust. Using FFT databases and online reports. Making best use of FFT estimates. Overview of FFT Secondary. FFTLive Guidance Estimates KS 4/5 Subject. Professional Teacher - see Page 17. Essential Guide to APS.