Remit
The Standards, Performance & Inspection Policy Committee (SPI) links with Ofsted and other relevant inspectorates and leads on performance management, the use of data, and sector-led improvement, including the ongoing development of Regional Improvement & Innovation Alliances (RIIAs).
The committee liaises closely with all other committees and its members represent the Association on various reference groups organised by Ofsted and other inspectorates.
The ADCS Research Group is a sub-committee of the Standards, Performance & Inspection Policy Committee (SPI).
Meeting Dates
Policy committee meeting dates for 2023 are available here.
Contacts
Chair: Jo Fisher, Exeutive Director of Children’s Services, Hertfordshire County Council
Vice Chair: Tania Townsend, Islington Council
ADCS Policy Officer: Katy Block supports the work of the committee. To contact Katy, email katy.block@adcs.org.uk
Standards, Performance & Inspection Policy Committee Articles
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Comment on the ILACS implementation review
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