Meridian Trust
'How on earth can you use a national average against a population that’s clearly in no way average?'
Watchdog wants parents to get links to full reports to avoid 'cherry picking' only positive grades
New reports currently compare metrics like capacity of special schools to other schools in their phase, not other specialist...
Deal with headteachers will broaden new framework feedback and establish union-led 'independent advisory group' to scrutinise data
An investigation revealed the same paragraph was used in report cards for 12 different schools
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 in January
