AoC responds to the government's announcement on Ofsted grades

David Hughes, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges: “The decision to immediately withdraw single line judgements for school inspections is a positive step forwards for schools. This response to the coroner's report into the tragic death of Ruth Perry is an important move by the government and Ofsted ahead of the wider announcements of their plans for change following their Big Listen consultation exercise.

"There would have been a lot of support from college leaders and from parents and students for this to immediately change for colleges as well, and I look forward to hearing more from Ofsted about why that has not happened. The wider changes being announced by Ofsted will reflect its full remit – early years, schools, colleges and care – and we will ensure that the college voice is heard in the consultation that will be needed before those changes are implemented next year.”