I had quite a few HM Inspections during my early years of teaching. The Inspectors were usually older, quite stern (especially in Scotland) but very competent, and always fair. I always felt they had long experience behind them.
I do so wish I'd had one fall asleep at the back of my classroom Steve! I love a good laugh.
We had some very good Subject Advisors. I was given The Humanities to handle (Geography, History and RE) and also The Library. And Fundraising. And I supervised a Yeargroup. And took assemblies. And mentored new staff. The Advisors were very helpful with sourcing the equipment and choosing textbooks for all this and easing my transition into managing staff. There was even a Sewing Advisor. But the National Curriculum Ofsted lot were truly pathetic.

I liked the film 'Dead Poets Society'. It showed how important it is to fire the imagination of one's students.

I often wonder if the Internet has helped the young to see many sides of an issue. There is unlimited access to practically the entire world on there, so it must extend their experience and knowledge. (If they're not too busy gaming, sending pictures of their genitalia to eachother and viewing porn that is.)