RISE team evaluation published

The Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) team programme has been found to be positive, collaborative and beneficial according to the government’s interim evaluation report investigating the first cohort of schools identified as requiring targeted support. You can download the report here.

School accountability reform

In tandem with Ofsted's new consultation on inspection, the DfE has launched a consultation on school accountability principles, school profiles and a stronger approach to school improvement. It runs from 3 February to 28 April 2025. You can respond to it on the DfE website, here.