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Ofsted opens consultation on its proposals for the new inspection process and report cards. Key proposals include a 5-point traffic light rating system, 9 new evaluation areas and an end to curriculum ‘deep dives’ [GOV.UK]

Get to grips with Ofsted's proposed changes to the inspection process with our summary article, so you can give informed and effective feedback to the inspectorate.

New accountability measures proposed by the DfE. They include plans to support “stuck schools”, and what help from the new regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) teams will look like [Schools Week]

Our need-to-know article breaks down exactly what the new accountability measures are and offers support to help you confidently respond to the consultation by the 28 April deadline.

Consultation launched on plans to update the guidance on the ‘use of reasonable force’ in schools. This includes how to report and record incidents, and that schools should have a reasonable force policy [DfE]

Understand the draft guidance, what the changes will mean for schools if they come into effect and how to respond to the consultation.

This week's headlines

• School readiness report highlights disconnect in parent-teacher views [Tes magazine – subscription required]
• School support staff submit a request for a £3,000 pay rise next year [Tes magazine – subscription required]
• More help needed to manage the rise in pupils with English as an additional language (EAL), experts say [Tes magazine – subscription required]
• Sir Martyn Oliver’s views on the new inspection plans [Schools Week]

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