"We see thousands of schools working in challenging contexts, bucking the odds again and again to give children a life-changing education. But we sometimes see disadvantaged and vulnerable children who are not making the strides that they should. Some would have this be a dilemma for Ofsted. They argue we should recognise the work and the effort and downplay disappointing outcomes. But this is no dilemma."
Ofsted's chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver has pledged that the school watchdog will not compromise standards for disadvantaged and vulnerable students. Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders' annual conference, Oliver emphasized that Ofsted will not succumb to low expectations and will maintain exacting standards without apology. This commitment comes following the launch of a new five-point grading system for schools in November, which faced criticism from teaching unions regarding potential negative effects on staff mental health. Oliver acknowledged that while many schools work effectively in challenging contexts, some disadvantaged students are not achieving expected progress, and Ofsted will not downplay these outcomes despite external pressure to do so.
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