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21/10/2015
Consultation On Schools Proposal Unveiled
The government has launched a new public consultation on proposals to speed up the transformation of failing schools and schools that are deemed to be "coasting".
First proposed by Education Secretary Nicky Morgan in the Education and Adoption Bill in June, the new rule will allow the government to swiftly intervene and turn around failing schools.
Schools also eligible for intervention will be those which fall within a new definition of "coasting" where performance data shows that, year on year, they are failing to ensure their pupils reach their potential. Unlike failing schools, where there is no question that swift intervention is required, coasting schools will be offered help.
The consultation seeks views on the proposed definition of a mainstream school which is coasting as well as the options for developing a coasting definition for special schools and for pupil referral units.
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said: "We are committed to delivering on our manifesto commitment to transform failing and coasting schools so that every child has the benefits of an excellent education.
"Over the course of the last Parliament, we saw a million more pupils in good or outstanding schools. The measures outlined in this consultation will focus on the next million, extending opportunity to young people right across the country."
Views are also sought on a revised 'Schools causing concern' guidance, which sets out how regional schools commissioners will use the new powers in the bill to turn around failing schools and to challenge coasting schools and other cases of underperformance.
(MH/CD)
First proposed by Education Secretary Nicky Morgan in the Education and Adoption Bill in June, the new rule will allow the government to swiftly intervene and turn around failing schools.
Schools also eligible for intervention will be those which fall within a new definition of "coasting" where performance data shows that, year on year, they are failing to ensure their pupils reach their potential. Unlike failing schools, where there is no question that swift intervention is required, coasting schools will be offered help.
The consultation seeks views on the proposed definition of a mainstream school which is coasting as well as the options for developing a coasting definition for special schools and for pupil referral units.
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said: "We are committed to delivering on our manifesto commitment to transform failing and coasting schools so that every child has the benefits of an excellent education.
"Over the course of the last Parliament, we saw a million more pupils in good or outstanding schools. The measures outlined in this consultation will focus on the next million, extending opportunity to young people right across the country."
Views are also sought on a revised 'Schools causing concern' guidance, which sets out how regional schools commissioners will use the new powers in the bill to turn around failing schools and to challenge coasting schools and other cases of underperformance.
(MH/CD)
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