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The justification given by the Conservatives to support their new plans for Ofsted inspections make for interesting reading if you& #39;ve spent time looking at the research evidence on this topic, including the evidence from Ofsted themselves. /Thread https://twitter.com/EDSKthinktank/status/1200319124804685824">https://twitter.com/EDSKthink...
First we have the claim that "Ofsted is an independent and trusted source of information for parents".
Ofsted& #39;s latest parent survey showed only 61% agree that & #39;Ofsted acts as a reliable and trusted judge of standards& #39; across different schools. /2
Ofsted& #39;s latest parent survey showed only 61% agree that & #39;Ofsted acts as a reliable and trusted judge of standards& #39; across different schools. /2
In addition, Ofsted& #39;s survey of parents showed only 36% agree that & #39;Ofsted acts independently of government& #39;.
Taken together, these findings suggest that Ofsted is not really seen by parents as an independent or trusted source of information. /3
Taken together, these findings suggest that Ofsted is not really seen by parents as an independent or trusted source of information. /3
Second we have the claim that Ofsted is an independent and trusted source of information for teachers as well.
Ofsted& #39;s latest survey of teachers found only 18% agree that & #39;Ofsted acts as a reliable and trusted arbiter of standards& #39;. 55% of teachers disagree. /4
Ofsted& #39;s latest survey of teachers found only 18% agree that & #39;Ofsted acts as a reliable and trusted arbiter of standards& #39;. 55% of teachers disagree. /4
Third, the Conservatives claim Ofsted inspections & #39;help to raise standards in our schools& #39;.
As our recent @EDSKthinktank report showed, there is no clear evidence that the inspection process actually leads to better schools. /5
Read a summary here:
https://www.edsk.org/publications/requires-improvement">https://www.edsk.org/publicati...
As our recent @EDSKthinktank report showed, there is no clear evidence that the inspection process actually leads to better schools. /5
Read a summary here:
https://www.edsk.org/publications/requires-improvement">https://www.edsk.org/publicati...
What& #39;s more, Ofsted& #39;s latest surveys have shown that only 62% of parents and just 20% of teachers agree that & #39;Ofsted is a force for improvement in England& #39;s education system& #39;. /6
Fourth, it is claimed that without Ofsted & #39;parents won& #39;t have reliable information about the performance of their child& #39;s school& #39;.
Our @EDSKthinktank report showed there is strong evidence that Ofsted grades are neither accurate nor reliable. /7 https://www.edsk.org/publications/requires-improvement">https://www.edsk.org/publicati...
Our @EDSKthinktank report showed there is strong evidence that Ofsted grades are neither accurate nor reliable. /7 https://www.edsk.org/publications/requires-improvement">https://www.edsk.org/publicati...
Btw, if you are wondering why the Conservatives chose to make inspections longer, trial no-notice inspections and offer more money to train inspectors, all the answers are in Ofsted& #39;s parent survey from 2018... /8
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When Ofsted asked parents who thought their judgements were unreliable to explain their decision, 3 of their top 5 responses were:
- "Inspections are too short" (chosen by 52%)
- "Too much notice is given" (44%)
- Inspectors "don’t have the right skills or knowledge" (22%)
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- "Inspections are too short" (chosen by 52%)
- "Too much notice is given" (44%)
- Inspectors "don’t have the right skills or knowledge" (22%)
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The other two most popular responses were:
- "The ...school or college is different during the inspection" (chosen by 51%)
- "Inspectors aren’t looking at the right things" (40%)
Both of which are true, but the Conservatives can& #39;t do anything about them (at least, not now).
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- "The ...school or college is different during the inspection" (chosen by 51%)
- "Inspectors aren’t looking at the right things" (40%)
Both of which are true, but the Conservatives can& #39;t do anything about them (at least, not now).
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In summary, irrespective of your own views or perspective on Ofsted, I think it& #39;s important we stick to the best available evidence so that the discussion is an informed one.
The data shows we should not necessarily assume that parents like or trust Ofsted...
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The data shows we should not necessarily assume that parents like or trust Ofsted...
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