Does it matter which Ofsted inspector walks through the school door? As Ofsted's new framework rolls out, this episode digs into inspector reliability, the differences between HMIs and freelance inspectors, and why transparency could be key to rebuilding trust in the system. Professor Christian Bokhove shares findings from of a Nuffield funded project where 60,000+ inspection reports were analysed. Data, debate, and a surprising music recommendation.

Dr Christian Bokhove is Professor in Mathematics Education at Southampton Education School, University of Southampton. A former mathematics teacher from the Netherlands, his work focuses on mathematics classrooms, international comparisons, and research methods. Follow Christian on X @cbokhove or LinkedIn Christian Bokhove | LinkedIn

Ruth Luzmore is a Research Fellow and Lecturer at Southampton Education School, University of Southampton. A former school leader, her work focuses on educational leadership, ideas-engagement in society at large, and how schools can navigate evidence-informed practice in high-stakes cultures. Ruth continues to work closely with school leaders through governance and mentoring roles Follow Ruth on X @Rluzmore or LinkedIn Ruth Luzmore | LinkedIn

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