This paper proposes an evolution of the existing accountability, regulatory and support architecture in the school system in order to provide a more sophisticated, effective and proportionate approach that will, together, better support sustained school improvement.
The architecture advocated in this paper is built on four propositions:
- Accountability can be more intelligent
- Regulation should allow for ‘softer’ as well as existing ‘harder’ interventions
- School improvement expertise and capacity in trusts can be better leveraged
- More can be done to connect organisations and professionals to each other to facilitate the creation and sharing of professional knowledge.
Together these feed into a series of policy recommendations, aimed at helping schools in England continue to improve, and ensure we deliver on the trust we hold for children.
Policy paper
Assessment
Curriculum
Performance data
Sector development
Expert ethical leadership
School improvement at scale
