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School accountability and intervention

03 February 2025

Proposing MP
Bridget Phillipson Lab
Houghton and Sunderland South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
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At a Glance

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.
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