Increase Your School’s OFSTED Rating with GAT Labs
Employ GAT Labs to strengthen child safeguarding, increase teaching standards and foster student engagement in Google Workspace for Education.
The challenge
Before an OFSTED Inspection. Stress or Bless?
Every school aims to stand out in front of inspectors. However, making a good impression and accurately reflecting your actual value can be challenging. The main Google admin’s troubles related to reporting for OFSTED are:
Lack of Time
Too Much Pressure
Poor Data Visibility
The solution
Become an ‘Exceptional’ OFSTED-Rated School with GAT Labs
Ease your workload with our complete solutions for Google Workspace for Education, aligned with OFSTED priorities for UK schools. We offer a wide range of features to address different evaluation areas in Google Classroom, from student online protection to behaviour monitoring.
Everything automatically reported in one place and available anytime.
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OFSTED Evaluation Area
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GAT Feature
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GAT Lab’s Tool
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GAT Knowledge Base Source
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Safeguarding
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Ensure student online safety during remote learning
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GAT Shield
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GAT Shield Overview
Set up location-based alerts and access control for Chromebooks |
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Online activity monitoring and real-time alerts
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GAT+
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Content Search How to set up user security alerts
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GAT Shield
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Create and manage Alert Rules
See all searches happening on your organisation’s Chrome devices |
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Detecting cyberbullying and other forms of child-on-child violence online
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GAT Shield
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Set an inappropriate language alert for domain users
Set up alerts if students are searching for sites like deepfake nudes |
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School student online safety policies compliance
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GAT Shield
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Block all websites and allow specific URLs for users in Google Chrome
GAT Shield Login Control Enable Safe Search |
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Staff behaviour and well-being monitoring
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GAT+
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Activity Report for your Google Workspace domain
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GAT Shield
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User Chrome device history explorer
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Curriculum and teaching
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E-learning progress monitoring and personalisation
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Teacher Assist
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The “Principal” feature of Teacher Assist Overview
Google Classroom Student Submission Summary |
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Learning integrity and assignment monitoring
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Taskmaster
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TaskMaster Overview
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GAT Shield
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Ban artificial intelligence sites for students
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Classroom resources management
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GAT+
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Add and update Google Classroom guardians in bulk
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Teacher Assist
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How to find a Google group generated by a Classroom
Access students' Drives while in session |
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Attendance and behaviour
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Student behaviour monitoring, including lesson disruptions, bullying, harassment, violence, and derogatory language
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GAT Shield
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Monitor students' and teachers' Google Classroom activity
Block partial content on pages |
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Teacher Assist
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Monitor blocked or allowed URLs during class with Teacher Assist’s Site Control History
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Student attendance monitoring
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Teacher Assist
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Audit the attendance of the students in the Google Classroom
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Prompt tailored reaction to address student misbehaviour
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Teacher Assist
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Take action on students’ browsing tabs in the Classroom session
Reset all tabs viewed by the student during the classroom session Lock student screens for exams Take a screenshot of a student’s current browsing activity during a class Reset all tabs viewed by the student during the classroom session |
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Personal development and well-being
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Staff behaviour and well-being monitoring
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GAT Shield
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Set up alerts if students are searching for sites like deepfake nudes
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Personal development tracking
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Teacher Assist
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Generate a PDF report after each Classroom session
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Beyond OFSTED Compliance: Building a Top-Notch E-Learning Environment with GAT Labs
Advanced Auditing
Seamless Classroom Management
Customisable Web Filtering
Automated User Management
Chromebook Management
Trusted by Schools Worldwide
We’ve had a few incidents where a teacher spotted students quickly switching tabs and asked IT to investigate. The browsing history was very helpful in identifying what websites students were browsing and for how long. It’s also crucial for safeguarding, and with the integration of GAT Shield, we’re able to block inappropriate websites and monitor gaming or other distractions.
General Audit Tool fills that niche very nicely without me having to spend all my life inside GAM, running scripts and commands
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How can I prepare my e-learning environment for OFSTED inspection?
Is GAT Suite for Education secure for reporting students' private data?
How can we get started with GAT Suite for my school?
To get familiar with our toolset, you can request an online demo or a free 15-day trial. Our Support Team will guide you through your onboarding process in a professional and stress-free manner. If you have any questions, you can also consult our Knowledge Base.
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Increase the Odds of the Best OFSTED Rating
Don’t sweat anymore when an inspection is coming. Stay prepared with comprehensive GAT Labs auditing and reporting tools for your Google Workspace for Education.
- Why might improving Google Workspace management contribute to a higher OFSTED rating for a school?
- What specific features of GAT Labs can support school leaders in demonstrating digital oversight and safeguarding?
- How does GAT Labs help admins monitor and respond to risky or non-compliant behaviour across Google Drive, Email, and other Workspace apps?
- In what ways can GAT Labs improve data protection, transparency, and accountability for school stakeholders (e.g., governors, inspectors)?
- How can real-time alerts, auditing, and reports from GAT Labs support a school’s leadership during an OFSTED inspection?
- What role does automation (e.g., workflows, policy enforcement) play in maintaining a secure and well-governed Google Workspace environment?
- Propose a 5-step plan for a school to leverage GAT Labs to strengthen its digital infrastructure in preparation for an OFSTED inspection.