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Inspector

Justine Ellaway

Active in published reports from Sept 2005 to Jun 2026.

Inspections

381

As lead

378

99% of visits

Last 12 months

6

Remits

2

Early years 290 · Other 91

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Early years37 graded by Justine
JustineNational
Outstanding3%11%-8
Good41%76%-35
Requires improvement24%7%+18
Inadequate32%7%+25
Early years6 graded by Justine
Justine
National

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

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 215 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

Justine Ellaway's reports read in line with others with the same grade (warmer than 29% of inspectors).

more criticaltypicalwarmer
Tone vs peers
−5
Length
+7%
Next steps
4.1
per report
Hedged
6%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Parents & families 94%Safeguarding 85%Progress & outcomes 81%Teaching & assessment 76%Communication & language 51%Staff development 51%Health & safety 51%Records & policies 50%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement6
Behaviour and attitudes49
Behaviour, attitudes and routines6
Children's welfare and wellbeing6
Curriculum and teaching6
Early years118
Inclusion6
Leadership and governance6
Leadership and management211
Outcomes149
Personal development49
Personal development, behaviour and welfare162
Quality of education49
Teaching, learning and assessment162

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