Make public all the data which currently underpins government statistical publications in an easily accessible online format (e.g. class size, attendance levels etc)
Schools required to publish comprehensive information online
Establish common performance measures for all 16-19 providers
End the CVA measure
Increased focus on progress and absolute attainment in performance tables
New lines in performance tables on how well pupils eligible for the pupil premium do
A new Ofsted framework to come into force in Autumn 2011, with a focus on just four things – pupil achievement, the quality of teaching, leadership and management and behaviour and safety
Not to reinspect schools judged Outstanding – unless there is cause for concern
Oftsed to reinspect weaker schools more frequently, differentiating within Satisfactory between those making good progress and those making little or no progress
All schools will be able to request an inspection if they wish, which Ofsted will charge for
A new minimum or ‘floor standard’ both of expected attainment and progression.
For secondaries the floor standard will be less than 35% 5A*-C inc English and Maths, while pupils make below average progress between KS2-4
For primaries the floor standard will be less than 60% achieving Level 4 in English and Math, while pupils make below average progress
The floor standard will include science for secondaries in the future, and continue to increase over time
To work with the NGA on defining governors roles more closely, and giving them better access to performance data
The National College to offer training for Chairs of Governors
Allow governing bodies to be smaller and more flexible in their make up