Graham Stuart

Ofsted never listens. Ofsted never changes. But Ofsted could be forced to listen and change tomorrow. Current school headteachers and senior leaders account for around 70% of the inspectorate. It is they who have the power to bring about change. It's time, isn't it?

And achievement grades by same admissions classifications

Name an education opinion that’ll have you like this…

The Department for Education has confirmed that universities will receive £50.9 million less in teaching grants next academic year. Bridget Phillipson, the education minister has defended the reduction in light of tuition fee rises. [link in comments]

The “constant chatter” you detect is the sound of more than 100 schools closing because Britain - uniquely in Europe - now taxes education. Or maybe it’s the noise made by thousands of parents beggaring themselves to keep special needs kids in school. If this is what makes you proud, I’d be fascinated to know what makes you feel ashamed.

Schools are a place of learning, not childcare. At the point where that learning is negatively impacted, it is no longer serving its primary function. This is why schools are closing due to the heat. If the pupils are not learning, there is no reason for a school to be open.