House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
School accountability and intervention
03 February 2025 · Department for Education
Proposed by Bridget Phillipson Lab Houghton and Sunderland South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The department is consulting on proposals to reform school accountability.
- Ofsted has published a consultation on inspection reform including new report cards.
- Over 20m is being made available for targeted RISE interventions starting this month.
Issue summary
The statement is about launching consultations on reforms to school accountability and announcing steps towards delivering Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) teams.
Action requested
My department is consulting on proposals to reform school accountability, Ofsted has published a consultation on inspection reform including new report cards. We are also making over £20m available for targeted RISE interventions starting this month, with pupil attendance as the first national priority for the universal RISE support service.
Key facts
- The consultations were launched in response to a commitment made during the Government's manifesto.
- Ofsted has published its consultation on inspection reform and report cards today.
- Over £20m is available for targeted RISE interventions over the next 15 months starting this month.
- Pupil attendance will be the first national priority for the universal RISE support service.
- The new accountability system aims to set clear expectations, encourage improvement, and spread excellence.