‘No evidence’ that Ofsted reforms will improve current system – Tories

Education minister Catherine McKinnell said schools in England are entering ‘a new era of accountability’ (David Jones/PA) - (PA Archive)

There is “no evidence” the Government’s proposed reforms to Ofsted will be an improvement on the current system, the Conservatives have said.

Shadow education secretary Laura Trott argued the new report cards system would be “slower and weaker”, and result in more children staying in failing schools for longer.