Ofsted to continue with single-phrase judgments despite calls to axe them

The Government remains committed to single-phrase Ofsted judgments despite calls for them to be scrapped following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

The Government’s response has been described by education union leaders as “deeply disappointing” and a missed opportunity for “meaningful change”. It said as a “first step” the websites of Ofsted and the DfE should show a school’s rating in different areas, not just the overall judgment.It said: “So, while the Government will continue to listen to views and look at alternative systems, including the various approaches taken internationally, the Government’s view is that there are significant benefits from having an Ofsted overall effectiveness grade.

Prof Waters, Mrs Perry’s sister, said: “It is depressing to see the Government still defending aspects of the inspection system, such as single-word judgements, that are so harmful, divisive and counter-productive.” Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union the NAHT, said: “Single-word judgments do not ‘provide significant benefit’ – they are deeply harmful and must be scrapped entirely.

Mr Whiteman added: “The government’s defence of discredited, simplistic, and reductive single-word or phrase judgements simply perpetuates an inhumane and unreliable inspection system that is driving a mental health and wellbeing crisis across England’s schools.” Last month, Ofsted chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver launched the watchdog’s Big Listen public consultation which will seek views about the inspectorate.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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