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Ofsted’s effort to try to apply social-research methods to investigating the quality of education is doomed, says Colin Richards

Progressivism in the English schools system has been smeared and rubbished for decades, but now is the time to unearth its rich legacy – and it’s not about allowing the kids to run wild, writes Colin Richards

Does scientific validity and reliability matter as much as people think when making a value judgement about a school?

Ofsted should move to an inspection system with thoughtful descriptions rather than just a grade, says Colin Richards

How can schools satisfy Ofsted’s new requirements without the full range of subject expertise, asks Colin Richards

An evolutionary change? No, the regulator’s new inspection framework is counter-revolutionary, insists Colin Richards