Ofsted Reforms School Inspections to Focus on Children's Wellbeing
New measures will replace single-word ratings with detailed report cards, emphasizing happiness, attendance, and special needs care.
- Ofsted will scrap one-word ratings, opting for detailed report cards to better reflect school performance.
- The reforms aim to address children's happiness and wellbeing in addition to academic standards.
- Schools will face increased scrutiny on attendance and special needs care under the new framework.
- The changes follow significant feedback from parents, educators, and the public, as well as the tragic death of headteacher Ruth Perry.
- Critics express concerns that removing single-word ratings could undermine academic rigor and clarity for parents.
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