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Inspector

Emma McCabe

Active in published reports from Apr 2017 to Apr 2026.
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Inspections

110

As lead

101

92% of visits

Last 12 months

2

Remits

2

Early years 99 · Other 11

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Early years35 graded by Emma
EmmaNational
Outstanding17%11%+6
Good54%76%-21
Requires improvement9%7%+2
Inadequate20%7%+13
Early years6 graded by Emma
Emma
National

Small sample: fewer than 10 graded inspections, so differences mean little.

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 97 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

Emma McCabe's reports read in line with others with the same grade (warmer than 50% of inspectors).

more criticaltypicalwarmer
Tone vs peers
−2
Length
+14%
Next steps
3.4
per report
Hedged
6%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Parents & families 88%Safeguarding 84%Teaching & assessment 83%Communication & language 80%Staff development 80%Progress & outcomes 71%Behaviour 63%Records & policies 42%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement2
Behaviour and attitudes68
Behaviour, attitudes and routines2
Children's welfare and wellbeing2
Curriculum and teaching2
Early years13
Inclusion2
Leadership and governance2
Leadership and management86
Outcomes15
Personal development68
Personal development, behaviour and welfare18
Quality of education68
Teaching, learning and assessment18

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