What we’re learning from the 2026 Ofsted Framework Over 130 schools have now been inspected under the 2026 Ofsted framework — and we’ve been analysing what’s emerging (incl. early primary scorecards). Early patterns we’re noticing: ✅ Achievement is a key pressure point ✅ “Expected” is the most common baseline ✅ Inclusion is often a real strength ✅ Implementation gaps are being called out ✅ Early Years quality is repeatedly highlighted Practical insight from real reports (not legal analysis): headteacher-chat.link/ofsted… #Ofsted #SchoolLeadership

The vast majority of children permanently excluded from primary school have Special Educational Needs. Let’s change that. Let’s invest in them; not only the right thing to do - the only wise thing to do - because every child either becomes a contributor or a cost to the economy.

🚨 145,000 signed. Debate now pending. The Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill threatens to introduce Digital ID for kids — with no consent, no opt-out. But we’re not done. 📢 Keep sharing until it’s withdrawn 🖊️ Petition: petition.parliament.uk/petit… #WithdrawTheBill #NoDigitalID

All Children Forced Onto Digital ID? "Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill" Mass Surveillance of Our Children Data Leaks happening everywhere The Bill expands the NHS number beyond its original health purpose without clear limits or oversight #NoToDigitalID #together defenddigitalme.org/2025/06/…

This government wants to pass a bill that's supposed to be for children's wellbeing. It will make it very difficult for parents to take children out of schools to homeschool. If I had young children now, I would keep my kids safe. You can't trust this government to do the same.

There were 82 speakers at the Second Reading of the Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill. I raised problems of a politicised curriculum (and yes, had a dig at Starmer over Adolescence). The Bill not only undermines school autonomy but creates huge state powers of surveillance of parents, in particular by demonising home schooling. What is the reputation of the state when it acts as a parent in children’s homes? Please don't mention grooming gangs…

Absolutely love this response from Tylenol!

“We are real children, with real dreams” Please join us, Monday 15th September, 11:30 to 13:30, Parliament Square, London #FightForOrdinary

@SENDNational @SEND_March @SENDCrisis @LPoolSENDCrisis @EmmaHester @IrwinMitchell @MatrixChambers @GardenCourtLaw @39EssexChambers @Global_BMH @SinclairsLaw @Simpson_Millar

Disabled children’s rights are at risk. The petition has reached 79,000. Please help us get to 100,000 as quickly as possible to secure a debate in parliament. #SENDNationalScandal petition.parliament.uk/petit…

Petition is over 73,000. We urgently need to get it over 100,000. Please keep signing and sharing. #SEND #Disability

Quite a damning report to read even for someone that’s been following this since i started in this job. More coverage to follow ⬇️ bracknellnews.co.uk/news/250…

Bracknell is small, yet its Area SEND inspection shows "systemic failings" & "significant concerns" for children with SEND. Leaders "recognise urgent need" to improve but as they don't understand learners' needs they can't..fix the issues. Good grief! files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/…

The worst kept secret in SEND - corporate neglect of vulnerable children and families by Local Areas - Officers are complicit in these actions and should be held fully accountable. They are playing poker with people lives and flagrantly disregarding statutory duties!

We rank bottom of 27 countries for high rates of unhappiness among 15-year-olds. There is a #MentalHealth crisis. Schools forced to become competitive #ExamFactories, with rigid, intolerant discipline, are a big factor @MoreThanScore @YoungGreenParty