Simplistic one-word judgments are harmful and we are pleased the government has taken swift action to remove them. bbc.in/4e2CThE

The move away from single OFSTED grades, to judge the effectiveness of a school, demonstrates that the government is serious about long term reform of inspection and a positive signal of their intent. My full interview with BBC Radio 5 Live at 08:10: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

We welcome the decision to scrap single-word Ofsted judgments and to shift the emphasis to supporting schools to improve where required. But we would have also liked to see the removal of sub-judgments. It is vital these grades do not become proxy measures or given any sort of

We shouldn’t be in a situation where inequalities between different parts of the country are getting worse because some schools are in wealthier areas. bit.ly/3Z7B6Uc

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Issues linked to inconsistency across regional teams, inadequate governance, the use of unofficial guidance and weak performance management systems for inspectors are alarming to read, and raise serious questions about the consistency and accuracy of inspections.

Change to how inspections are carried out in England is now inevitable and unavoidable. We need to work towards a more humane and fair system as quickly as possible. That work cannot be carried out in isolation by the inspectorate. It must be carried out in partnership with the

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🤝 Bridget Phillipson has met with unions to discuss a 'new model' for government to work in 'partnership' with the schools sector schoolsweek.co.uk/phillipson-mee…

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Very pleased that the contribution, ideas and innovation of the profession is to be taken seriously through partnership. Co-construction of solutions will bring real benefit to children and young people. NAHT

'Some may feel this change doesn’t go far enough and argue that sub-grades should also be removed. NAHT agrees' 🔎 NAHT general secretary, Paul Whiteman buff.ly/4dOLQeL

‘It’s crucial that the new model of inspection is not designed behind closed doors by #Ofsted themselves’: James Bowen of NAHT sounds a note of warning over reforms at the watchdog tes.com/magazine/news/…

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