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Watchdog puts findings down to continued 'upward trend in inspection outcomes over the last few years'
Government 'under notice' that action could follow if heads don't get 'meaningful answers'
Watchdog gathers 'insights' from councils and checks if schools look 'out of kilter' with their area, says chief inspector
Sir Martyn Oliver says 'it isn't helpful to cram' full inspection detail into ungraded visits
CEO speaks out about how he persuaded watchdog to 'set aside' report amid inspector criticism
Inspection should be 'of the system, by the system, for children and parents', says Sir Martyn Oliver
Government also rejects calls from MPs to reduce the frequency of inspections
Exams regulator Ofqual also publishes AI strategy, revealing 'modest numbers' of coursework malpractice
Thomas Telford school took watchdog to court over row about 'cooling off periods' not being registered as suspensions
