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Inspector

Karen James

Active in published reports from Nov 2013 to Aug 2026.
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Inspections

25

As lead

24

96% of visits

Last 12 months

9

Remits

1

Early years 25

Grades given vs. national, last 5 years

Early years13 graded by Karen
KarenNational
Outstanding15%11%+4
Good85%76%+9
Requires improvement0%7%-7
Inadequate0%7%-7

Inspections by year

Writing style

From 13 reports, each compared with reports of the same type that got the same grade. Language only: it says nothing about the judgements themselves.

Karen James's reports read in line with others with the same grade (warmer than 57% of inspectors).

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Tone vs peers
−1
Length
+9%
Next steps
1.6
per report
Hedged
3%
of sentences

Topics that come up most in their reports

Progress & outcomes 96%Parents & families 84%Communication & language 80%Behaviour 80%Teaching & assessment 72%Safeguarding 68%Staff development 60%Wellbeing & mental health 52%

Area grades (report cards and judgements)

Achievement9
Behaviour and attitudes13
Behaviour, attitudes and routines9
Children's welfare and wellbeing9
Curriculum and teaching9
Inclusion9
Leadership and governance9
Leadership and management13
Personal development13
Quality of education13

All inspections (25)

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