Ofsted defines stuck schools as those that have undergone at least four full inspections and have failed to achieve a rating of either good or better since September 2006. “What the remaining stuck schools need is tailored, specific and pragmatic advice that suits their circumstances – not a carousel of consultants.”Responding to the report, teachers’ leaders accused the schools watchdog of contributing to the difficulties facing struggling schools. How “Stuck” Schools are Overcoming Isolation, explores why 415 struggling schools appear unable to lift standards, while others which face similar challenges and have delivered a low standard of education over a long period, finally manage to improve. The majority of stuck schools are academies (86%) as a result of government policy which requires struggling schools to leave local authority control and join an academy trust. Ofsted is urging the government to fund a trial of more extended inspections of some of the schools it has identified.

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2020 00:00 UTC