Ofsted seen as 'not fit for purpose' and schools should self-evaluate instead, inquiry says

PM: Changes to Ofsted reports will provide a richer picture

The prime minister says the scrapping of single-phrase inspection headline grades for schools in England will be a relief for parents. Sir Keir Starmer tells reporters on a visit to a primary school in Orpington; "this move today is about driving up standards, making sure we've got a richer picture”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Ofsted summary assessment is important

Shadow Education Secretary Damian Hinds says removing the Ofsted summary assessment takes away “important information for parents”. Earlier today the government announced plans to scrap one-word grades for schools in England. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn