Published by Ofsted these 'Art (art, craft & design) survey visits' descriptors provide generic guidance alongside subject-based descriptors for inspectors on making judgements during subject survey visits to schools. The areas of focus are:
- The overall effectiveness of the subject
- The achievement of pupils in the subject
- The quality of teaching in the subject
- The quality of the subject curriculum
- The quality of leadership in, and management of, the subject.