Ofsted’s gargantuan framework will cause conflict and achieve little | Letters

Frank Coffield offers an alternative way forward. Plus a letter from Chris Dunne

Ofsted is incapable of reforming itself. It has rejected the advice calling for radical change (Ofsted to press ahead with new inspection regime despite opposition, 9 September). The new toolkit runs to 80 pages and lists 314 standards over seven areas that institutions will be judged on. It’s like deciding to repaint the Titanic after it’s hit the iceberg.

Anger is mounting about the opportunity being lost to create a humane and effective system of inspection. If the government accepts Ofsted’s gargantuan framework, the coming months will be consumed by conflict with the professionals.