Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 38
38
Deferred
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New framework unsuitable for primary, special, and small schools due to requirements.
Conclusion
There is also widespread concern that the new framework is less suitable for primary and special schools, particularly smaller schools, who are finding it more difficult to meet its requirements. We appreciate that any change to the framework causes additional work for schools, which should be minimised, but we think there is a case for small adjustments to be made to resolve some of these issues.
Government Response Summary
The government refers to its upcoming evaluation of the Education Inspection Framework, which will be published as part of the 'Big Listen' response, and commits to gathering further feedback on the framework, including how context is considered for different school types.
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129
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
In reference to Recommendation 23 [which directly matches Committee Rec #39], we intend to publish the findings from our evaluation of the education inspection framework, as part of our response to the Big Listen. The Big Listen will allow us to gather further feedback from the sector and public on the framework. We intend to include our evaluation of the education inspection framework, as part of our response to the Big Listen, having gathered sector and public feedback during it. Sir Martyn made clear his determination to see context considered more in our work at the launch of the Big Listen. We want to make sure our judgements about schools consider the context within which they are working. But he was equally clear that this must never compromise our having the highest expectations for all children – especially the most disadvantaged. Context is vital to understanding and reporting about schools, and we want to talk to the sector and to parents about how to improve this as part of the Big Listen, while never compromising on our expectations for children, in line with Recommendation 25.