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School Attendance
The government's proposals fail to provide the means to address the issues schools regularly tell us are affecting student attendance.
The government's proposals fail to provide the means to address the issues schools regularly tell us are affecting student attendance.
This announcement signals that the Chief Inspector recognises that it is now time for Ofsted to listen to the voice of educators and their unions.
Children living in precarious or temporary accommodation face challenges on a day-to-day basis and it certainly impacts on a child’s education and learning.
The Government has once again shown its contempt for the profession. Not only is the remit letter late, but it is also completely inadequate.
Until the changes identified are made, Ofsted must pause its inspections of schools.
We believe that Wales can and must do better.
It is important to underline that schools do not need to change their current policies at this stage.
Reducing child poverty must be at the centre of any credible plan to deliver good educational and life outcomes for more young people.
The current curriculum is not fit for the challenges and realities of our times.
Minimum service levels will not address the crisis in schools.