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School Accountability Update
19 January 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the Department for Education's and Ofsted's responses to the Regulation 28 report following Ruth Perry's death.
Action Requested
The minister has announced that both organisations have introduced changes to inspection practices, with further improvements planned to ensure empathy and sensitivity in inspections while maintaining safety and educational quality. Copies of these responses will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.
Key Facts
- The report was published following Ruth Perry's death.
- Changes were announced by the Department for Education in June 2023.
- Additional changes were made by Ofsted in autumn.
- Further inspector training took place earlier this month.
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