Deep Dives are used by Ofsted Inspectors to see teaching practice and impact in action. 

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They allow inspectors to gather the evidence necessary to form an accurate evaluation of how education flows from intention to implementation to impact within a school. Without doing this, it would be impossible to form a valid judgement of the quality of the education that a school provides. 

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Very often the Deep Dive will include conversation with Senior Leaders, plus subject leader, the inspector may observe some lessons and have a discussion with the class teacher, finally they will chat to the pupils. 

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This guidance has been pulled together, with some previous questions that have been asked during inspections, as a useful tool for a school to use in preparation for a Deep Dive. 

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Please note, some of the questions would be good starter for a subject review.