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Whilst Policy Exchange is today calling for evolution rather than revolution in the way schools in England are inspected, their recommendations do contain some controversial elements.
The think-tank’s main recommendation for a two tier form of inspection (with lighter, more regular inspections and less emphasis on examining teaching methods) will generally garner much support, particularly both from head teachers and the teaching profession as a whole.
The report also calls for the grade of “outstanding” only to be given to those schools which have a proven track record of supporting struggling schools, pleasing those who are calling for the government to do more to force top tier schools to sponsor struggling schools.
However, it is the call for Ofsted to have the power to inspect academy chains which is the most controversial, having the potential to reignite the simmering tensions between Sir Michael Wilshaw and Michael Gove in connection with this subject. Policy Exchange's recommendations may give Sir Michael the confidence to come out fighting.
The recent case of R (on the application of A Parent) v Governing Body of XYZ School [2022] EWHC 1146 (Admin) provides some welcome and reassuring guidance to governing boards on the exclusion reconsideration process.
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With 19 HR experts now supporting over 500 schools and trusts across the country, in this edition of 60 seconds we sit down with Emma Hughes, who leads the team, to discuss what this significant milestone means to her.
In order to reduce the risk of potential breaches, schools should follow this Health and Safety Executive guidance.
A ResPublica report highlighted that asbestos continues to be the UK’s number one occupational killer, with nurses and teachers 3 to 5 times more likely to develop mesothelioma than the general UK population. The House of Commons Work & Pensions Select Committee is investigating how the HSE manages the continued presence of asbestos in buildings.
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