Opinion: Accountability

Some early concerns about Ofsted’s proposed framework changes

A promise to deliver a phase-specific framework for the early years is welcome - but the inspectorate will need...

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David Scott
Opinion: Accountability

Amanda Spielman’s interview is an insult to Ruth’s memory

The former chief inspector's denial of established facts is not just self-interested stubborness, but verges on wilful disinformation

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Edmund Barnett-Ward
Opinion: Accountability

Progress 8 must give way to more constructive accountability

Our analysis reveals how poor Progress 8 is as a proxy for school quality – but better is eminently achievable

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Andrew O'Neill
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted reforms are looking for solutions in the wrong places

Superficial changes could lead to unintended consequences while the real issues persist

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Sir Jon Coles
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted’s single grades are gone – but will report cards be any better?

Research suggests the replacement will only be beneficial if other measures are taken to reduce pressures on outcomes

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Melanie Ehren
Opinion: Accountability

School accountability musn’t go back to business as usual

This week's news mark a turning point for accountability, but the next steps will determine whether hope of real...

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Paul Whiteman
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted: Can the sector now breathe a sigh of relief?

The government's first steps on accountability reform are encouraging - but the road ahead is long

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Loic Menzies
Opinion: Accountability

Ofsted have listened – but have they heard? 

As the sector prepares for Ofsted to report on its ‘Big Listen’ consultation, Colin Richards and Frank Norris suggest...

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Colin Richards and Frank Norris
Opinion: Accountability

Labour must go further to truly rebuild faith in Ofsted

Removing one-word judgments may take some of the heat out of inspection, but that alone won’t make the process...

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Sir Alan Wood