C.E. Jottings

"This is an Outstanding School" - Ofsted on Paces School

Congratulations to the whole team on an "Outstanding" result. We should have a party! The report from Ofsted will not be published on their website until 11th November, but here is an approved preview: Paces High Green School for Conductive Education Overall Effectiveness – Outstanding Achievement of pupils – Outstanding Behaviour and safety of pupils – Outstanding Leadership and Management - Outstanding Summary of the key findings for parents and pupils This is an outstanding school. Pupils throughout the school... Read more →

Ofsted required to familiarise with philosophic background of schools inspecting

Interesting question and the written answer to it from Education Secretary, Michael Gove on 9th September Henry Smith (Crawley, Conservative) What advice has my right hon. Friend given to Ofsted on the assessment of free schools, such as the Discovery New School in my constituency, given that they do not always meet the rigid national criteria of other schools? Michael Gove (Secretary of State, Education; Surrey Heath, Conservative) I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that issue. Ofsted... Read more →