A new approach to area SEND inspections

12/09/2022
ASCL response to Ofsted's consultation A new approach to area SEND inspections. 
 
Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree with our proposed approach to introducing 3 distinct inspection outcomes?
Disagree.

Comments:
ASCL agrees that greater clarity and transparency is helpful to ensure wider understanding and the adoption of proactive, positive next steps across a local area. ASCL does not believe however that the introduction of grades can guarantee this. Grades can indeed obfuscate the very detail which is important for achieving the stated goal.

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