Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s chief inspector, identified special educational needs and disabilities (Send) as the primary challenge facing schools in England. With over 1.6 million children diagnosed with Send, the system’s high costs and poor outcomes create a crisis. The…

Ofsted’s chief inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, expressed deep concerns about increasing school absences and the growing trend of ‘flexi-schooling’ in England. With around 158,000 children missing significant school time, the report highlights the detrimental impact of the pandemic on educational…

Sir Martyn Oliver, England’s schools regulator, has expressed concern over rising school absenteeism and the trend of ‘flexi-schooling’ in Ofsted’s latest report. Over 158,000 children missed significant school time last year, with persistent absence rates peaking in areas like Knowsley….