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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Richard Adams and Peter Walker

Ofsted’s new school report card worse than old system, say headteachers

Outstanding no more, as one-word summations of schools in England are likely to be replaced by report cards.
Outstanding no more, as one-word summations of schools in England are likely to be replaced by report cards. Photograph: Russell Hart/Alamy

Moves to overhaul the way schools are inspected in England have been criticised by headteachers and teaching unions as “demoralising” and worse than the system they are aiming to replace.

The changes by the Ofsted schools inspectorate would replace single judgments such as “outstanding” with a new report card for parents. They will be unveiled by Ofsted’s chief inspector, Martyn Oliver, on Monday alongside the launch of a public consultation.

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