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'The inspection and education system needs change'

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'The inspection and education system needs change'

'The inspection and education system needs change'

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has defended her policies, stating that the system 'needs change'.

This follows her announcement of the government's launch of a major consultation and review of education regulator Ofsted - including plans to use colour-coding to grade schools.

Report by Faragt.

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