Ofsted's chief inspector refuses to drop 'one-word assessments' despite growing calls for the ratings to be abolished
Ofsted's chief inspector has refused to drop "one-word assessments" despite calls from teachers across the country for the ratings to be abolished.Ofsted's chief inspector has refused to drop "one-word assessments" despite calls from teachers across the country for the ratings to be abolished.Amanda Spielman insisted the gradings - which rank schools from "outstanding" to "inadequate" - were "integral" to the school system.
"Since the tragic news about Ruth Perry first broke these conversations have intensified, and I want to bring some of that out into the open. We are making changes," she said. "But as I've said previously, the overall grade currently plays an integral part in the wider school system. Ms Spielman added that Ofsted inspectors are looking to return more promptly to schools such as Ms Perry's which are deemed to have safeguarding issues but are performing well in other areas.
Ms Keegan said: "Nothing is more important than keeping children safe. I am clear that we will not water down crucial safeguarding standards that underpin Ofsted's role.
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