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Balancing pressures and progress at Ofqual and Ofsted.
Education secretary praises Ryan for leadership during 'a period of significant challenges'
Schools could be judged on a sliding, five-point scale from ‘exemplary’ to ‘causing concerns’ across 10 evaluation areas
Ofsted's national director also signals move back to 'looking more at statutory outcomes'
Inspectorates, including Ofsted, warn delays in assessing SEND needs are 'putting children at greater risk of harm'
Plans for report cards shared with leaders show schools graded from 'exemplary' to 'causing concern' against areas including...
Providers due to be inspected from January are still waiting for guidance over how new reforms will be judged
Official also says the watchdog will draw on its off-rolling clampdown as it develops inclusivity checks
Report also warns curriculums for English, beyond the teaching of phonics, are 'often weak'
