Phillipson to promise ‘new era for school standards’ as Ofsted scraps single-word judgments

Bridget Phillipson, Labour’s education secretary, will introduce a new era for school standards by replacing single-word judgments with more detailed report cards, aiming to raise expectations of school leaders and break the link between children’s background and success. Ofsted’s new school inspections will grade schools across nine areas using a colour-coded five-point scale, with ratings ranging from “causing concern” to “exemplary”, starting to be rolled out in September and fully introduced in November. Phillipson vows to never return to weak accountability, ensuring schools are held to high standards and providing a clear roadmap for improvement.

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