Leaders have taken issue with the new joint judgment area, but Oliver says it's what consultation called for

Ofsted to inspect academy trusts for the first time and DfE plans sweeping intervention powers

New legislation will also give DfE new intervention powers to 'step in' when trusts don't meet standards

Inspectors adjusting to new framework will have to follow 'alternative processes' when inspections resume ...

Sector leaders also call the probe a 'wake-up call' for the government over the use of strict behaviour policies