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Changing our approach to short inspections: your views wanted

Posted by: Sean Harford, National Director, Education, Posted on: 27 June 2017 - Categories: inspection, schools
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...as high-stakes as a full inspection. Indeed, almost 80% of respondents to a survey last year told us they were a welcome and positive change. So we are very keen...

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